Conformation Judges · Are You Helping Or Hurting? – Part 1
Maybe you’ve seen this happen, or maybe you’ve been the recipient of it: the judge assists the handler to present their dog better.
“Author Archive”
First, Do No Harm…
Form follows function.” It’s a mantra in the dog show world. And just about every judge’s education seminar focuses on how a breed’s particular form helps it do the job it was bred to do.
Closet Confidential – Carolina Foothills Cluster
Click here to read the complete article 138 – August, 2024 Curated By Elaine Lessig It’s a fact. Nothing could be finer than this cluster in South Carolina in the summer! Not only was there stellar warm weather fashion in abundance, there was southern hospitality galore, too. No doubt, lots of hard work goes into […]
Six Ways To Breed Strong, Smart And Healthy Pups
History is full of examples that demonstrate how breeders have used certain skills and methods to improve the breeding of their purebred dogs.
What We All Should Know About Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease may present in dogs, with signs as subtle back or leg pain. With severe cases, the symptoms could be as striking as complete paralysis of the legs.
Take The Lead: Making A Difference For Over 30 Years
In 1993 Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States; Czechoslovakia ceases to exist; there’s a dramatic Brinks robbery; the rom-com Groundhog Day is released and Kellie Fitzgerald handles Springer Spaniel Felicity’s Diamond Jim (James) to Best In Show at Westminster.
The Other Side: The Owner-Handler/Professional Handler Divide
Dog shows are made up of many factions, but there is probably no bigger divide than that between the professional handler and the owner handler—and that’s partly due to a failure to communicate.
Vet Bills! – Are You Getting What You Pay For?
Click here to read the complete article 90 – August, 2024 By Amy Fernandez About a year ago my neighbors sort of inherited an ancient Bulldog. They were not planning on getting a dog, but these things happen. Rocco is a delightful fellow, joyfully wagging and snorting, living up to the breed’s reputation. However, Rocco […]
Learning Across Breeds And Borders
Can judges become experts in breeds they’ll rarely see? Why does the number of dogs we see matter to judging? Why does a judging approval system depend on where you live? And how are those seemingly disparate issues related?
