The Canine Kojak
Regular readers of my jottings will be well aware that, at some time or another, I have wanted to own almost every breed of dog known to man!
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Breed Priorities – English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is thought to have originated from China and/or Japan or perhaps bred down from the Spaniels from Spain. They have been well-documented for centuries, and included in many paintings. They were favorites of England’s Charles I and Charles II, and were especially popular during the reign of the latter. Charles II lent his name to the breed which is called the King Charles Spaniel in places other than the United States and Canada.
The CC Toy Dog Hall Of Fame 2022
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Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig: Best Boots
Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig. Best Boots. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV! Your clothing questions answered. It’s all about putting the power back in your hands by letting you ask questions. Should you wear this or that? What should you donate? How do you mix and match? How do you ensure your clothing [...]
Breeds On My Wall Of Worries
Many breeds and their clubs are now beginning to feel the effects of decline and most can point to at least one or more problems that need to be solved. What makes their problems complicated is the amount of effort needed and their ability to find agreement on what actions to take. This dilemma becomes more apparent with the recent announcement by the American Kennel Club (AKC) Purebred Preservation Bank Committee (PPB ) (6), that nine breeds will become extinct in the AKC stud book.
The Miniature Pinscher – An Unlikely Success Story
The Min Pin has endured a bumpy ride to purebred success. In a sense, the breed was waiting for those visionary breeders to come along and make it real.
Here Come The Judges
Judges are both highly visible and opaque. Tireless, courteous and vigilant, they toil away week after week in all sorts of weather and venues, logging frequent flier miles, creating their own versions of Route 66, and making the acquaintance of every hotel and motel chain in America. They travel with rain gear, and own many pairs of practical shoes.
Closet Confidential – The Glam Cam… Summer Shows
From inside and outside the rings at shows during the summer months, there were great summer outfits galore worn by the exhibitors, judges, club members, and officials. Here is just a taste of the best of the best during the days of Glam Cam coverage. Do you have a fav?
AKC Rules Of The Road: Class Requirements
You’d think entering the right class would be easy, but misunderstandings about class eligibility and when you must continue to show make up a large proportion of disallowed wins. Don’t let your win be one of them! How well do you know your class competition rules?
Table Talk · September 13, 2023
The American Kennel Club sent out a survey to some fanciers recently. I’m not certain how they compiled their survey pool, but some who received the survey said they are concerned that the AKC will recognize “designer dogs” or mutts, as many of us call them, in the not too distant future.
