Rarefied Heirs – The Otterhound
With no small amount of trepidation, I’ve made a decision: I will be breeding my first litter in nearly 30 years.
“Author Archive”
Breeds, Brains, And Why My Dog Fails In Obedience
There’s not one of us who hasn’t stared into their dog’s eyes and wondered, “What the heck are you thinking?” Or if you’re like me, it’s more like, “What is wrong with your brain?”
ChatGPT’s Affirmation Of Your Dogs
I still remember my first time asking Siri a question in 2011. I felt like I was living in the future–this little computer that could answer anything! I asked about weather, restaurants, who won the 1958 World Series, and more.
Did You Know? – Your “Breeder Instincts” Will Save You!
Anyone who follows my writing or has had conversations with me will surely remember the words: “Trust your Breeder Instincts.” They just might be the most important four words in the lexicon of the sport of purebred dogs. Every success or defeat can be traced back to how one used those words
Conscious Sedation -vs – General Anesthesia For Dental Procedures
A few days after the procedure my dog progressed into irreversible renal failure.
Closet Confidential – The Glam Cam Goes Rogue
From near and far, a potpourri of fashion has been collated to remind us all that style can be achieved in myriad ways.
The New Yorker In Dog Years: 100 Years Of Covers At The AKC Museum Of The Dog
The New Yorker magazine celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Interpreting Breed Standards
Judging is complicated. It requires walking a fine line between two clear directives.
AKC Event Fees: Everything Rises And Falls On Leadership
Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly-Effective People, taught leaders to “put first things first.” Or, as he put it more memorably: The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
Are Dog Shows Fun?
Not like a picnic. Not like a lazy Sunday. Here, fun is the charge in your chest when the judge points to you, the sharp focus of a perfect down-and-back, the knowledge that the dog beside you could win but today yours did.
