Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact it is invisible to anyone who is too stupid and incompetent to appreciate its quality.”
The words “responsible” and “breeding” should be an inseparable combination in the purebred dog breeding community. I am going to suggest that we also add the word, “purposeful.”
The Salmon Run Cluster in Oregon hosted several seminars and a round table discussion as a part of the Pure Dog Talk University. This was a wonderful event! Much spirited discussion took place among the various groups of the dog fancy.
Clever show chairs know that building a panel with good judges who are knowledgeable, professional, and eager to engage positively with exhibitors is a “win win” for all.
GROUP and BEST IN SHOW JUDGES Talk About Their Choices in Their Own Words…
The Labrador Retriever continues as the most popular breed based on AKC registration. They have big entries at dog shows.
Are We Taking the Wrong Approach When Trying to Defend the Sport of Purebred Dogs?
We all have stories we have been told, but cannot reveal the source. Here is one of those stories that has to be told. Unfortunately, we can’t reveal the storyteller.
This month I deviate from my usual State of the Breed column. It has come to my attention that we have a situation in our sport that, contrary to popular belief, is extremely detrimental to our well-being! (at least in my humble opinion)
Courting Controversy For Over 100 Years. The gorgeous Sheltie is a breed that has recently been the subject of quite a bitter controversy here in the UK.
