Have you ever been caught off guard by the judge saying something out of the normal, in-ring instruction? Most exhibitors have at one time or another, and then later wondered if they said the right thing or should have been more confrontational or less confrontational–or just shut up completely.
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was named after a character in the book Guy Mannering written by Sir Walter Scott. The breed was first identified in the early 1700s, developed from rough coated terriers around the borders of England and Scotland. Initially they were named based on their coat colors–Mustard and Pepper. They were famed for their hunting prowess, initially going after otters and badgers.
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This is a message to all breeders and those of us who show dogs: This article is not intended to call anyone out, but rather to encourage some introspection about how we behave in this sport of purebred dogs (myself included).
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has watched the incidence of obesity in dogs increase dramatically over the past twenty years. In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN), veterinarians reported that about forty percent of the dogs coming into their clinic or animal hospital were obese. Canine obesity is best defined as an accumulation of excess body fat to the extent that a dog’s body weight exceeds his ideal weight by at least 20 percent or where the dog’s extra weight has caused the development of health problems.
Dogs with titles in multiple disciplines are becoming more and more common as breeders realize that many puppy buyers these days are looking for dogs that can do more than trot around a show ring and smile at judges.
One hundred years ago Des Moines, Iowa went to the dogs. Champion dogs, that is. This coming September 6 and 7, will be our 100th year and 97th Show, which will be held at the Iowa State Fair Varied Industries Building.
For a time, Marc and I lived close to Dartmoor, a wild upland expanse of open moorland and deep river valleys. A truly gorgeous, unspoiled part of Southwest England.
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