In Their Own Words – WKC BIS & Group Judges Critiques
The 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12 and 13 had an entry of more than 2,800 dogs in 201 breeds and varieties.
“Author Archive”
How Cold Was It? – Sometimes It’s Too Cold for a Dog!
There is something that borders on masochism about living north of the 40th parallel during the period from say mid- November through the Ides of March and sometimes even later. It is during these months that Boreas, the purple-winged god of winter, sweeps down from the mountains freezing the air with his icy breath.
Tips for a Winning Performance in the Ring
Many Americans ignore their persistent feelings of anxiety, helplessness, fear and anger. In the dog world most of us know at least one person who has expressed a problem known to produce stress, isolation, fatigue or the fear of failure.
Table Talk with Jacqueline and Terry Stacy – Part 1
Table Talk interview with Jacqueline and Terry Stacy – Part 1
Taxes & Recordkeeping Basics
Seemingly, everyone knows someone who has an unorganized stash of receipts tucked away in a shoebox. It could be a breeder or vendor who has them buried in the back of a desk drawer or a dog club where they are stockpiled in a filing cabinet in some corner of the Treasurer’s garage.
DWAA Inducts David Frei Into the Hall of Fame
David Frei was inducted into the DWAA Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions to the field.
Dog Dialog App
They are currently seeing in the conformation and perform- ance arenas. From this passion can spring disagreements and misunderstandings about what makes a better dog.
IMHO – Do You Usually Buy a Show Catalog?
Exhibitors and spectators buy show catalogs for a number of reasons. The primary one is to obtain and retain a record of each show. Which dogs were en- tered, who won, who showed, and who judged are all questions that get answered by marking a catalog.
Mrs. Claire (Kitty) Steidel – A Lifelong Love of Bassets
Mrs.Claire Steidel is not only a most educated and thorough judge, a prominent breeder of Basset Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, a multiple group judge and highly skilled canine-related writer, but she is also a knowledgeable and thorough advocate of her breeds and our dog sport in general.
The Big E – Look Who’s Running the Show!
“Breeders, exhibitors, judges, and professional handlers are working hard to benefit the fancy. If not for them, the show scene would be greatly altered.”
