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.
Small animal reproductive medicine thrives thanks to collaboration between the American Kennel Club,
AKC Canine Health Foundation, Theriogenology Foundation and Auburn University.
Parents dream of their children following in their footsteps. It is the ultimate legacy. Four members of our judging community share their remembrances of the intangible gifts their parent, parents, and a grandmother bestowed upon them. The remarkable influence these relatives have had on these fortunate judges has empowered their thoughtful consideration of the judging process and follows them into the ring every time they judge. What a beautiful tribute each of them shares with us. We are proud to have them as part of the judging community past and present.
~ Elaine Lessig, Moderator
Ah, it started back in mid-November, Thanksgiving was on the horizon! Are we enthusiastic dog show aficionados looking forward to Turkey Day…of course not! It’s time to get to Ocala for two weekends of dog shows at that wonderful facility in the middle of horse country. There were many supported entries, multiple Sighthound specialties, and majors in many breeds to be had!
While everyone has been busy worrying about dog flu, guess what? Something brand new and even worse has crept in to jumpstart your anxiety levels.
