Closet Confidential – Hunt Country Cluster
The Glam Cam Goes To The Hunt Country Cluster
“Author Archive”
Breed Priorities – Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dogs were developed in the 1800s in Australia to work large herds of cattle over large unfenced areas.
Dog Photography
Understanding what the essence of any breed goes far beyond familiarizing yourself with the standard–no matter how thoroughly–or knowing all about canine anatomy.
Your Annual Planner For Show Ring Success
Maybe you’ve seen the quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Judging And Making Mistakes In The Juniors’ Ring
The young people competing in the sport of Junior Showmanship are vitally important to the future of our sport. And, because of that, there are many of us who judge Junior Showmanship that feel it is the most important assignment a judge can have at any show, large or small.
Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig: Westminster Tips
Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig “Elaine talks about Westminster Tips” Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Song And Trance Routine: Does Your Dog Trance?
Does your dog trance? Have you seen him creep in slow motion in an almost trance-like way, often as low-hanging leaves or clothes brush along his back? That’s called trancing, or ghost walking, and nobody knows why some dogs do it, but they do. Go to YouTube and search for dog trancing and you’ll see lots of examples.
The Little Dog That Made A Man
Twelve years ago, the UK was shivering through one of its coldest winters on record. Even on the mild south coast (where we then lived), crisp snow lay on the ground. Usually (although England practically collapses when even a mere inch of snow falls) I would simply have enjoyed the snowy, picturesque scenes but things were very different that year.
Junior Showmanship Showcase – Whidbey Island Kennel Club
The Whidbey Island Kennel Club recently hosted its second Junior Showmanship Showcase
The Sheer Wonder Of Dogs
One of life’s many mysteries is the emotional connection between dogs and humans. I don’t think any scientific study will ever be able to completely explain the bonds we forge with our dogs. As I sit at my desk putting words on the screen, my dog is either snoozing on his dog bed that’s between my desk and my office door or on the couch on the porch, a bit closer to the outside door.
