On October 6, 2019, GCh. Ch. Brightluck Money Talks, “Dazzle,” owned by Keith Bailey (Bayleigh) and Janet McBrien (Brightluck), and presented by Tracy Szaras, won Best of Breed under the distinguished terrier judge Mr. Clay Coady, and continued on to win Best in Show under the esteemed breeder judge Mr. David Kirkland.
I asked three longtime judges this question: As a long time judge, what inspires your judging?
I then asked four newer judges this question: As a newer judge, what inspires your judging?
I think you will find their responses to be not only inspirational, but refreshing, and it might help you understand why people choose to judge dogs.
When he entered Westminster’s Best in Show ring in February, judge Robert Slay of Cary, North Carolina was thinking not just of the splendid dogs arrayed before him—but also of all the legendary dogs and handlers who have come before.
The iconic movie, “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles”, depicts the adventures of two men, strangers, desperate to get to Chicago for Thanksgiving. They meet hailing the same New York cab going to the airport. Coincidentally, both are on the same plane to Chicago.
The 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 9, 10 and 11 had an entry of more than 2,500 dogs in 204 breeds or varieties. We asked the seven group judges and Robert Slay, the Best in Show judge, to talk about their assignments and placements.
Making New Year’s resolutions is traditional for many. They can involve work, family life, finances and personal health. If you are one of those overachievers who make resolutions for each area of your life, it is easy to become overwhelmed. So here is a fairly easy one related to our canine companions. Read a good book! While limited, the list below includes a new release, some classics and a few that range further afield.
Without any doubt, the Golden Ret-riever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. It has been in the Top 10 AKC dog registrations every year since 1976.
Like the proverbial bad penny that keeps coming back, tax season is upon us. And, while there is a wealth of information out there about tax deductions for small business owners in general, when you operate a purebred dog breeding business out of your home, it can be far more challenging to see just how some of the tax laws realistically apply to you.
Once a year I ask my NOHS counterparts for their suggestions about how to make the competition better. They are never shy with their ideas. Herewith are the major ones:
Europe’s most important show, the Europe Dog Show was held in Wels, Austria on 14, 15?& 16th of June. High expectations preceded it, because this year WDS was in China (with not so high entries), so everybody waited a big bang from the EDS.
