The Big E – “Expectations” – Great Ones
“The puppies thought this class was strictly an opportunity to meet, greet, and wrestle with any and all dogs in close proximity. ”
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Around the Rings – El Camino Real Summerfest, July 7 with Deb Cooper
July 7, 2018 with Deb Cooper
El Camino Real Summerfest cluster of dog shows.
“California’s Coolest Cluster” Under the Trees
Around the Rings – El Camino Real Summerfest, July 6 with Deb Cooper
2018 El Camino Real Summerfest cluster of dog shows.
“California’s Coolest Cluster” Under the Trees
Hey Newbies – Here’s What Judges Want You to Know
Do you remember your first dog show as a spectator? I sure do – it was Rock Creek Kennel Club in a park in suburban Washington DC. The only thing I knew about dog shows was that mean old joke, “she’s so ugly I wouldn’t take her to a dog show.”
Breed Priorities – The Mastiff
Mastiffs are 28th in popularity out of 190 breeds according to AKC’s registration statistics. They are the seventh most popular working breed and the second most popular giant breed. AKC recognized Mastiffs in 1885, one of the initial breeds registered, not one of the newer breeds. We found just fourteen Mastiff breeder-judges to invite to take the survey on their breed priorities. When asked about the low number, one of the experts said they were pleased with the number, since earlier there were only two Mastiff breeder-judges.
The Newfoundland – The Cause of a Fatal Duel
Surprisingly, the origin of the Newfoundland is a very debatable matter. Although the breed has obviously been in existence for hundreds of years, few early breeders recorded the history of their canine companions; even Cabot, the famed explorer, whose name is so closely linked with Newfoundland, never made mention of these huge dogs.
The Doberman – A History of Success & Versatility
The Choking Doberman. As far as urban legends go, that chestnut was a mutating virus in our cultural landscape long before social media commandeered fake news distribution. It’s far from the only sour note that’s marred the Doberman’s public image over the years. They come in all flavors, but basically reiterate the same frightening theme of demonic canines run amok.
Dog Statues – The Ulmer Dog
Click here to read the complete article 264 – June, 2018 by RIA HöRTER They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. Perpetuated in stone or bronze, looking over water, streets, parks or squares, dog statues can be found all over the world. Dog Statue: Ulmer Dog (Le Chien – Le Chien Vert) – [...]
IMHO – Q&A with Today’s Experienced Judges
What goes into your decision to weigh or measure a dog? When an exhibit enters the ring which appears to be too tall, short, heavy or light for a particular breed, I call for the scale for a weight concern or the wicket if height is the issue and the standard for that breed has a required height or weight which if not met disqualifies.
The Art Of War In The Conformation Ring
Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher, strategist and tactician, and a highly successful general in the late sixth century B.C. It is said that his many victories motivated him to write the Art of War.
