“Author Archive”
Stories written by AnthonyA
Wayne Cavanaugh’s article in January on “The Sanctity of Standards” gave me much to think about. After growing up in dogs on the West Coast, I returned to our sport in 2021 after a 25-year break living abroad and raising kids. In ways, I found our sport much changed. What was familiar, unchanged, and delightful was the passion we find in individual judges, exhibitors and breeders who are truly devoted to our sport, and to their breed or breeds. Being new to my current breed (Harriers) but not to the sport, gave me a valuable perspective around standards and breed education. As a student of my breed, I’ve watched as much judging as I can, attending seminars, and interviewed a number of people with tenure in the breed. I’ve been surprised by how many of our lifetime colleagues share history with this rare and intriguing breed. You would be surprised at how many of our well-known faces have a “Harrier story”. I owe thanks to so many of them for sharing their stories and experiences with me.
April 12th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Yes, indeed. Where are we going with this? Honestly, I am not sure. Join me on the journey. Perhaps we can figure it out together? It all goes back to being at home for a few consecutive weeks. Normally, I am not. A very cold winter, with intermittent snow and ice, prevented me from doing many of the activities I enjoy when time allows. Days and weeks of ice-covered pavement offered no opportunity to get in my miles outside in the fresh air. Turning to the treadmill is a poor second. However, my treadmill has wifi. Wifi enables me use my iPad. It keeps me entertained when Mother Nature can’t. No complaints in that department.
April 11th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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 Jason Hoke. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
April 10th, 2025 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
The changes came fast. Your once active Doberman Pinscher opts to nap rather than play. When she tries to follow you around, she pants and coughs. Her legs and paws swell.
April 10th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
“Oh my gosh! I have Danish-Swedish Farmdogs in two weeks! I’ve never even SEEN one, much less had my hands on one and now I have to judge them!” OK, I may be being a little dramatic, but then again…
April 9th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Every breeder dreams of the dog that makes it all worthwhile. Investing incalculable time, work and money, day after day– and there are NO days off in this biz. But finally, it all pays off. Jackpot, that dream dog arrives and justifies all the other stuff; and at that point, it often seems like a miracle, which is perfectly reasonable under normal circumstances. But this story is about a true dog breeder’s miracle–actually several miracles–starting with the arrival of the star of this story.
April 8th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Having just returned from my Crufts Breed assignment, the experience has prompted this month’s article.
April 7th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
With the 2025 Westminster show in the rear-view, what better time to reflect upon the incredible depth of talent demonstrated by the Junior Showmanship competitors?
April 6th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Chivalry, in its original medieval form, is indeed dead. And that’s a good thing. No one needs knights with their clanking armor riding around on dressed-up horses slaughtering people with swords and lances anymore.
April 5th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Wayne Cavanaugh’s article in this month’s issue titled Interesting Conflicts of Sharp Swords and Sharp Words is a great piece of writing that discusses the absence of courtesy and poor sportsmanship at dog shows across the country. Wayne specifically addresses the increasingly common occurrence of judges being confronted by exhibitors after making their choices.
April 4th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
