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Stories written by AnthonyA
I have been showing dogs for over 40 years. My mom and I bred Old English Sheepdogs. Later, I became involved with Bichon Frise while still in the Miscellaneous Class and continued with them once they became members of the Non-Sporting group. While living in New York I judged several all breed AKC-sanctioned Match shows. I had been showing Bulldogs for 20 years when I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about Barbet and knew it was the perfect breed for me! It is an honor and pleasure to be a part of the Barbet community.
December 16th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
At a dog show a couple of years ago I had been chatting with a fellow hunter about his plans for the fall when I was approached by a lady with an absolutely gorgeous Golden Retriever prancing along beside her. She introduced herself and said, “I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation about hunting this fall and I need some advice. I’ve never hunted, I’m scared to death of guns, I live in the city and have all my life. What’s more, a guy with field Goldens that I know told me that show Goldens are no good in the field, they don’t have any interest in hunting or birds. Despite all this against me, I’d really like to give it a try because Rex is about done being a show dog and I think I owe it to him to give him a chance to do what the breed is supposed to do. He has some dogs in his pedigree that have hunt test titles including a couple of master hunters. So, maybe he could hunt? Could you give me an idea of how I might find out and get started?”
December 15th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The words of one breeder/exhibitor sum up the Barbet’s entrance into the AKC Sporting Group in January 2020: “I’ve dreamed of showing my Barbet in regular AKC competition for 10 years but I don’t think I allowed myself to think of how I would feel when that day actually came.”
December 14th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Recently a show chairman was overheard to say, “I wish we’d just cancelled the show.” Wow! Can COVID-19 be causing that much grief? The answer is a resounding “yes.”
December 11th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
While the Berger Picard began competing in AKC’s herding group in July, 2015, it is one of the oldest of the French sheepdogs, tracing back perhaps over 2,000 years. It is related to other breeds from the area, including the Briard and Beauceron whose tails also end in a “J” hook, and possibly also to the Bouvier des Flandres and Belgian Laekenois. The World Wars were hard on northern France, and the Picard nearly died out. It was rebuilt after WWII using the most typical dogs that could be found.
December 10th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
February heralds only one thing for most dog lovers…the Westminster Show. And if there is one breed of dog that completely encapsulates the beauty, elegance, showmanship and sheer glamour that is required in a show dog, it surely has to be the Afghan Hound.
December 5th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
We have all heard this admonition, “You can’t have all your eggs in one basket.” No, you truly cannot. Life in the 21st Century has far too many demands for that to ever happen. I see the baskets lined up row by row in my own life. You must be seeing the same in yours. There are too many chores to do. The list of never-ending cleaning tasks competes with the attention needed for the financial details of our households. Meals necessitate planning, shopping, and cooking. Our families of humans and canines fill our days with obligations, organization, fun, and joy. It is all a balancing act. Yet, who can forget good old Humpty Dumpty? Eggs break.
December 5th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
This week, here in Florida, I was busy being an armchair quarterback, as the dog shows were being held roughly 25 miles away from my home. Due to an abundance of caution concerning the COVID-19 virus, I did not attend the shows. Thanks to The Canine Chronicle show results on caninechronicle.com, personal reports, etc. I had a pretty good idea of who the players were and how the new health rules were applied to all attendees.
December 5th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Knock. Three. Times. On the ceiling if you want me. That notable lyric from Tony Orlando and Dawn were no truer words spoken in my dog show world. When purchasing a puppy from an AKC breeder, one must register the dog. Breeders usually have a theme to follow for the litter registration. The breeders also identify the litter as a limited or full registration.
December 4th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The liver is a complex organ necessary for survival. Providing over 500 vital functions, which can best be envisioned as a series of organic filters. Blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver where toxins are removed, glucose is converted to glycogen for storage, and amino acids are regulated. The liver also stores iron and other minerals, removes bacteria from the bloodstream, makes immune factors and converts ammonia to urea.
December 3rd, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
