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Stories written by AnthonyA
We’ve all heard it again and again: juniors are the future of our sport. At some point the prior generations of “greats” will pass the responsibility to this generation. The majority of us do our best to give back, hoping to further the sport we love, but, what would happen to our sport if juniors are not given opportunities? What if we do not foster the desire to learn and be involved in the sport? What is really at stake, and how can we ensure that junior involvement continues to increase?
April 16th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
My grandmother bred several generations of Standard Poodles in a townhouse near Washington Square Park. They had coats of many colors, and temperaments to match, and were named for Italian opera singers, Middle Eastern potentates, and writers. (She also had a very entertaining Collie-derived mixed breed. She was called “Genevieve” for the 1953 film about the Brighton Old Car Race.)
April 15th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Join Michael Hill in his exciting series “INFLUENCERS.” Michael will be hosting dog show enthusiasts, handlers, breeders, and judges as they reveal who has impacted them the most. This series will touch upon how influential mentors are and how they shape not only individuals but the future of the dog show world. Next, in the series is [...]
April 15th, 2023 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
The AKC keeps adding breeds. And even though it split the Working into two groups in my lifetime, that was a long time ago. So, of course, every group is gaining breeds. That includes the Hound group, which at one time seemed on the cusp of being split into Sight and Scenthounds, but as everything became a complicated mess in the abandoned group realignment project, in the end it all just stayed the same. Except—more breeds keep coming.
April 14th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
2 All Breed Shows at Tallmadge, Ohio
3 All Breed & Specialty Shows at Raleigh, North Carolina
April 13th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Westminster is confusing; that’s inseparable from the experience. However, there have always been a few predictable aspects of the ordeal. Until recently, regardless of new and complicated entry requirements, bizarre benching changes or the inevitable nightmares getting there, we could depend on a couple of things for sure. Midtown, February and Madison Square Garden.
April 12th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The presence of a dog is guaranteed to spice up any occasion. At least here in New York, it’s not uncommon to encounter them on the subway or in the supermarket. Even in places where they are officially not permitted, a contraband dog is a welcome surprise. Of course, a few breeds tend to trigger a real avalanche of public adoration, Golden Retrievers for instance. That combination of a sweet nature and the looks of a big old teddy bear–well, it’s an irresistible combination. Plus, the breed is an ideal fit for so many situations.
April 11th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Many in our sport complain that dog shows today cannot compare to days gone by. I am grateful. With evolution comes change, and with change comes a new perspective. Not all change is positive nor welcome, but we have incredible advances and growth driven by necessity. Nothing stays the same, so to lament the loss of the past only paralyzes us and stifles our ability to evolve. The time for complaints has passed, and the time for solutions is upon us.
April 10th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The Ibizan Hound is believed to have existed for thousands of years, with similar dogs seen in the art of ancient Egypt. The breed developed in the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and took its breed name from one of the islands. They were introduced to the United States in the mid-twentieth century and recognized by AKC in the late 1970s.
April 9th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
I bet that caught your eye. I’m referring to Norway’s ongoing courtroom confrontation to decide the legitimacy of selective breeding. The legal history of this nightmare, available in English at NKK.no/lawsuit, reveals a basis of eye-popping, misleading, and unsupported assertions that will now enjoy immortality in cyberspace thanks to relentless AR lobbying.
April 8th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
