Meet The Breeds Doesn’t Disappoint
Meet The Breeds has gained momentum year by year since its move to the Javits Center. I anticipated big crowds for the weekend’s extravaganza. It is by far the most popular dog-related event in NYC.
“Author Archive”
Closet Confidential – The Next Generation – Babies
Look who’s catching everyone’s eye. No, not the dogs. It‘s the youngest members of the dog show world…BABIES!!!
The Big E – Endless Riches
A life in dogs is full of riches. No, not monetary ones, but those of journeys, highs, lows, triumphs, and tragedies we all face along the way.
Progressive Dog Club Rises Again!
As far as dog clubs go, Progressive truly lived up to its name simply by daring to demand AKC recognition. Comprised of dedicated Toy breed lovers, they were fed up with the entrenched attitudes of judges and show committees. Their breeds deserved equal consideration at shows, so they decided to revise the playing field.
Did You Know? Breed Judging Definitely Impacts The Future Of The Breed!
Most find it an odd statement when a venerable judge says, “The easiest class to judge is Best in Show”
DST – Kelly Lyn Marquis Interview With Will Alexander
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Kelly Lyn Marquis. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Townsend Scudder – A True Champion Of Purebred Dogs
This sport demands narrow focus. “Keep your eye on the prize” is equally tried and true. It certainly maintains momentum, but it also creates the risk of missing interesting stuff in our midst. As we know, this is an “amateur sport” and yes that definition is debatable but that open launchpoint brings a tremendously diverse and fascinating group of people together.
The Perfect World vs. The Real World
Dog shows, in a perfect world, would be so awesome. The weather would always be perfect, the judges would always be courteous and studious, and their rings would run right on time. The members of the show committee would be smiling, helpful and kind, and everything in the vendors’ booths would be on sale.
Sowing Seeds For Success In The Juniors’ Ring
As a mentor of juniors and someone who loves the sport of purebred dogs and knows that it is our young people who will inherit and ensure the survival of the sport, I encourage you to be active in the sport, alert to every opportunity to seize advantage in the ring, and learn all you need to know quickly in order to be successful.
