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Stories written by AnthonyA
We waited somewhat patiently for the announcement over the PA system. “Junior Showmanship will be held in Ring 3 at 2 PM.” You had to pay attention because the time, ring, and judge were never part of the judging program. It depended on when available handlers had time between showing their dogs to serve as judges. Back then everyone stayed all day so it worked just fine. There was no such thing as entering Junior Showmanship ahead of time; you just showed up at the ring.
March 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The initial dog genome was released in 2000. Now a new and improved dog genome has been developed using new DNA sequencing methods. The new technology has reduced the number of genome gaps from more than 23,000 to just 585.
March 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
I’ve been hearing mutterings from The Boss lately that it might be time to start looking for a puppy. Just a goldarn minute here! Hmm, where did that come from? Must have picked it up watching those old John Wayne westerns with The Boss. Or, maybe it was Lee Marvin. Nah, must have been Wayne, couldn’t have been Marvin. Lee Marvin was a former Marine. Fought and seriously wounded on Saipan during WWII. Any expletive he used would have been a lot stronger than “goldarn.” But, I digress. Back to the initial question.
March 21st, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
A few things in life qualify as universal fantasies. Winning lottery tickets, space travel… ho-hum. Let’s dream big! I’m talking owner/handled record breakers in the sport of purebred dogs. This is the thing that makes us get up every morning and face another day. It’s that sparkling prize that keeps everyone inspired and striving for perfection. And the maddening part is that we get close often enough to make us realize that once in a while it actually happens, like well…that one-in-a-million, winning ticket.
March 21st, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
I am in my kitchen on the Friday just before Valentine’s Day. Three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and two English Toy Spaniels are piled on top of one another on a large sofa-style doggie bed nestled near the radiator. They have recently come in from a romp through the snow. I can see the “white stuff” piled two feet high in the courtyard on the other side of the French doors. The sound of their slumber gently fills the room. I have work to do. I turn on my iPad and pull up my February playlist to enjoy some background music while I write. Suddenly the mellow voice of Frank Sinatra dominates the sweet sounds of my sleepy dogs. My ears fill with his tender rendition of “My Funny Valentine,” written by the famous team of Lorenz Hart and Richard Rogers many, many decades ago.
March 20th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The 2021 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational and the Obedience Classic, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally.
March 18th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Every action has a reaction. The present dog scene at the beginning of 2021 certainly proves that. With so few shows available to enter, every show has bigger entries from a wider geographic area than normal. Exhibitors have no other choice but to compete with the same dogs virtually each day in cluster after cluster. Wins and losses take on greater importance. This month notable judges share their concerns and perspectives on this unique situation. What are the positives and pitfalls of having all the dogs exhibited at the same place week after week? Their personal perspectives and observations are highlighted in their responses. They give us food for thought, for sure!
March 16th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The Airedale Terrier is called the “King of Terriers” and is the largest Terrier breed. Developed in the Aire Valley in northern England, the Airedale claims many other Terrier breeds plus the Otterhound and possibly some sporting breeds in its history. The breed has been used for many jobs, including ratting, hunting, herding, guardian, in military and police work, as well as being a companion and competing in dog sports. It was one of the early breeds recognized by AKC and currently ranks 60th in registration.
March 15th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
In exhibiting and breeding it is essential to know your dog’s bone structure; this is the structure that allows him to trot, run and jump.
March 14th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Almost a year into our “Covid Vacation” it’s no secret that man’s best friend has been one of the few entities to benefit from the experience. Especially in these trying times, there’s no better company than a faithful dog. That has translated into unprecedented demand across the board. Shelters were emptied months ago and breeders suddenly faced long waiting lists for puppies. However, one sector of the canine cohort has not profited from this surge and it is the sector that needs it most, the rare breeds.
March 13th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
