In 1950, the late, great American songwriter, Johnny Mercer, wrote the English lyrics for a hit titled “Autumn Leaves.” While the song lyrics mourn a lost love, the first few words of the song are also a siren call to all hunting dog owners that the seasons for which they have trained all spring and summer has arrived. When the autumn leaves of red and gold start to fall, it’s time to start doing what the dogs were meant to do–go hunting.
An established brand name speaks for itself. Nabisco, Gillette, Ivory, the reasons are pretty clear. Soap, cookies, razors–a dime a dozen. But if you want the really good stuff, you automatically seek that brand name reassurance. For instance, a recent marketing survey revealed that companies owning the leading brand in 19 of 22 broad categories have held their top ranking position for a century.
From inside and outside the rings during this world-renowned all-terrier show, there were a wide variety of creative, colorful outfits along with a strong representation of ensembles with more muted tones. Both fashion choices were seen being worn by the exhibitors, judges, club members, and officials on this chilly, windy day. Here a taste of the best of the best during the day of Glam Cam coverage. Do you have a fav?
A decade into his serendipitous career, Wendell was handling for Hollycourt, regularly picking up new clients, and obviously doing something right. He hadn’t followed a traditional roadmap, but he knew he was on the right track. As Seneca noted a few thousand years earlier, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. And he was in for the opportunity of a lifetime.
Breeding for a desirable trait and away from a fault has always been the goal of every breeder.
The canine pancreas is an oddly-shaped, boomerang-looking, organ situated next to the stomach and near the initial section of the small intestine. The pancreas has two primary functions: the production of insulin and storage of digestive enzymes. These enzymes are normally stored in an inactive form while in the pancreas. After a dog eats, the digestive enzymes become active when released by the pancreas into the small intestine.
Many types of people fall under the “dog breeder umbrella,” ranging from small hobbyists to large commercial kennels and everything in between. Invariably, these individuals can have very different breeding practices, ethics, and purposes from each other. For years, conformation and performance breeders struggled to define their identity and effectively differentiate themselves from other breeders in the eyes of the general public.
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 Paul Wilson. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Name some significant moments in history–go on, you know: The Trojan War, The French Revolution; the American Revolution, World War I, World War II.
When we hear about the canine flu striking dogs at shows we often compartmentalize: those shows were in another state, those dogs were from other breeds. So when reports came of an outbreak of canine flu that seemed to center around the Golden Retriever National in Oregon in September, a lot of people from other breeds and other places ignored it. They shouldn’t.
