You can count on two things happening every year in March. The swallows come home to Capistrano and the Americans come back from Crufts. The Americans come home tired yet invigorated, graced with lighter wallets and heavier luggage. The smart ones also come home with new insights into their breed, most likely regarding the classic points of breed type.
Advertising is an important part of the modern dog show environment, and it has been for the past half-century. The advent of desktop publishing and various advances over the past 30 years have allowed us to create ads for dogs that couldn’t even be imagined in the 1980s.
Elaine’s Exclusive Interview with WKC Prez Donald Sturz Jr. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
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Deb Cooper Talks About Sunrise Service Dogs. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
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 George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
So, you are thinking about becoming a judge of either a performance or field event. Congratulations. You’re to be commended for your dedication to your particular dog sport because, to be perfectly candid, judging is frequently a thankless job.
Dog taxidermy seems odd, if not macabre, to most of us today, although you can still have your beloved pup stuffed after death. And occasional famous taxidermy dogs can be found in museums (and other odd places) around the globe.
Stepping out of the juniors’ ring at eighteen, I found myself facing an unexpected twist in my journey. For nine years, competing in junior showmanship had given me a clear purpose and direction, but suddenly, the world was my oyster.
The Gordon Setter is the most substantial of the four setter breeds recognized by AKC.
