Feeding For Coat Color
Why are some dogs the blackest of blacks and whitest of whites in the ring? Genetics, for starters. Hair dye, perhaps. Exposure to the sun, sometimes. But what about nutrition?
“Author Archive”
Templates And Silhouettes – More Than Just An Eye For A Dog
One of many expressions that have been around since the beginning of dog shows goes as follows: “We don’t judge the dogs against each other; we judge them against their breed standard.” It’s a helpful phrase and a noble effort to bring clarity to a concept that may sound pretty complex. It’s especially useful when explaining group judging to spectators. But it never seemed like enough to me.
After Kaz: Sage And Roxanne Wolf
Kaz Hosaka’s sad and untimely death in June of 2024 left behind two significant figures in his life: Roxanne Wolf, his partner/wife of nearly 30 years, and his last champion, Miniature Poodle GCHG Surrey Sage. Anyone who was at the show, or watching on television, remembers the moment of their win, announced by BIS judge Rosalind Kramer–Hosaka on his knees, bowed over with emotion, with his face buried in Sage’s coat. It wasn’t showmanship, it was love.
From The Publisher
There’s a simple truth about the participants in any competition, including dog shows. That truism is the competitors entered the contest with the intention of winning it. I don’t think anyone joins the field of play with the sole goal of enjoying the experience. They entered because they believed they were good enough to win the event–and that is their goal.
On The Cover – GCHS Excelsia’s Outside Of Tiffany’s Box
GCHS Excelsia’s Outside Of Tiffany’s Box An early start as a special resulted in remarkable success: Ten Best In Shows Multiple Reserve Best in Shows Multiple Specialty Best In Shows Click here to read the complete article 10 – The Annual, 2025-26 Click here to read the complete article 10 – The Annual, 2025-26
DST – Will Alexander Interview With Mike MacBeth
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! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Mike MacBeth. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Three Things That Might Make You Look Like A Novice
Do you watch Groups when you go to a show? It’s one of the best ways to improve your handling skills, yet many people don’t take advantage of this learning opportunity.
Dog Show Tips – Coach’s Corner Featuring George Alston Part 21
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! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle
Breed Priorities – Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian word “bu” means farm or homestead and is an appropriate part of the name of the Norwegian Buhund–an all-around farm, herding, and watch dog. His origins trace back to the Vikings who took this breed along on their adventures.
Ernie Loeb – German Shepherd Man Extraordinaire
Anyone reading this is obsessed with the dog biz. It’s quite understandable. It’s endlessly fascinating–and challenging. Mastering this realm requires so many skills. It’s about learning breed type and conformation, obviously. But there’s also ring strategy, genetics, interpersonal skills as well as dog psychology. It also requires a good grasp of animal husbandry, driving skills–okay, this is getting boring. The thing is, no one learns all this divergent, complicated stuff overnight. Obviously seminars, books, and podcasts help. However, uniting these fragments of knowledge into coherent dog sense–that only comes directly from a genuine expert.
