From The Publisher
The anticipation is over. After 16 long months since a Best In?Show winner was chosen on the floor of Madison Square Garden, Westminster 2021 is here!
“Author Archive”
The Big E – Effervescense
It was a typical weekday morning for me. I met my friend Wendy at the local commuter parking lot to do some miles. The lot is located at a brick and clapboard office building in our charming town. There is a plethora of parking spaces available now. The commuter bus to Wall Street is on hiatus at the moment. Other than a consistent ebb and flow of customers for the finger printing service at the front of the building, there are fewer people and cars at the building.
Dog Land – Florida’s First Meet the Breeds
“The desire of a group of purebred dog fanciers to share good specimens of the many different breeds of dogs to the general public has led to the building of Florida’s most unusual tourist attraction…”
The Importance of a Leash
One of the few benefits to emerge from pandemic life has been the revival of dog/owner relationships. Legions of lonely, bored and housebound humans suddenly rediscovered the pleasures of walking the dog. Man’s best friend has become the ideal alternative to overabundant family togetherness and general tedium. Zoom time or dog time…there is no comparison. As a consequence, regardless of weather or time of day, dog walkers have taken over the streets. From my perspective, it’s definitely been a mixed blessing.
Dog Show Syndrome
Click here to read the complete article 318 – May, 2021 By William Given I have this friend, and he has a disease, I am sad to say. No therapy, no surgery, and no medication have given rise to a cure. There seems nothing that will put his symptoms at bay. He loves his dog, […]
Today’s Basenji – The Breeder’s Perspective
Anyone who has worked with a breed long enough eventually fantasizes about some magical remedy to replenish the concept. The simple fact is that regardless of the modern tools now available to help us refine the selective process, polishing breed type remains a tricky, complicated tradeoff. That’s why we memorize pedigrees and basically devote every waking moment to that endless crusade.
Mutating Viruses in Humans and Dogs
Pre-pandemic, we knew about seven coronaviruses like SARS, MERS and the common cold. Researchers acknowledged that plenty of others exist, but overall, there wasn’t much motivation, funding or technology to get them on the record.
The Quiet Ones
Meet A. Duane Butherus, PhD and his wife, Connie, who work behind the dog-show scenes to better not only their Afghan Hounds, but also the health of all dogs.
Advice from a Dog Show Vet
How would you feel if you had a job where everyone hoped they NEVER had to interact with you? Yeah, not so good, right? Now you know how the show veterinarian feels!
The Snap Dog – The History of the Whippet
For elegant lines, clean habits and graceful movement, few dogs can rival the Whippet. And it is for these very reasons that his popularity (both as a show dog and a valued companion) have continued to increase in recent years.
