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Stories written by AnthonyA
From the moment they confirmed a pregnancy, they had hopes and plans and dreams in their mind. They invested hours into research and committed to better the breed. They spent their hard earned money on the care of their animals, showing their animals, health testing their breeding stock, breeding, and preparation to welcome these new little bundles of joy. From the moment they took their first breath, they fell in love with each of them and promised to be there through every moment–good or bad.
March 27th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The owner/handler has always been an awkward constituent in this sport. Theoretically, as AKC endlessly proclaims, everyone competes on equal footing. However, the holes in that idealistic portrayal have been apparent forever. Over a century ago Watson wrote: “A beginner when dogs are being judged, seeing that a good many of the ribbons go to a select number of those who are showing dogs, is apt to conclude that it is impossible to win against these successful showers. The disappointed exhibitor, chagrined at want of success, is apt to attribute it to the connivance on the part of the judge and the men who win so many prizes.”
March 26th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will interviews Jeff Pepper. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
March 25th, 2022 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
I have really exciting news! Dog sports are on the verge of thriving. How do I know this? Because every day, I come across posts and messages from people who are completely new to the sport, know nothing of dog shows, and are simply looking for a way to get started. When given positive, judgement-free platforms to ask questions, these people will bring immeasurable enthusiasm and appreciation.
March 25th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 276 – March, 2022 By Caroline Coile It’s that time again… the time to revisit “the State of NOHS.” It’s time to talk about the NOHS and hear from some of the participants. Since its inception, the NOHS been controversial. Many, but not all, owner-handlers love it. Those [...]
March 24th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It’s impossible to attend every dog show. Wouldn’t it be great if we could? Here is the opportunity to “Read All About It!” Well…Maybe not everything. When you go to your next show, here are lots of subjects worth discussing. Look around, there is a lot to see, hear, remember, or forget. Isn’t that the truth!
March 23rd, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Here in the UK, as I write this, we are (COVID allowing) gearing up for Crufts and, with perfect timing, Norway has recently announced that it is banning two British breeds–the Bulldog and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
March 22nd, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #11. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
March 21st, 2022 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
Yes, we’re back. George Alston has been guiding us through the murky history of trimming. In contrast to most aspects of our sport, expert trimming seemed detached from conventional routes of progression. Its eye-popping impact contrasted starkly with the mysteries of its methodology.
March 21st, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
This St. Bernard survey and article are unique in this series; it was a collaborative effort between the St. Bernard Club of America and me. The SBCA Education Committee developed the survey using my designs and forms. They created the lists of virtues and faults, selecting more than the sixteen that I have used in past surveys, which were based on the pattern in the Irish Wolfhound standard. The Education Committee also created the outlines from selected dogs and bitches. They invited forty-six AKC St. Bernard breeder-judges to participate and collected the input data. I did the data analysis in the same way that was done with the other surveys and wrote the article.
March 20th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
