Table Talk – April 3, 2019
Recently at a show owner/handler exhibitors were not called back into the ring and Owner Handled Best of Breed was not awarded for that breed.
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Table Talk – January 23, 2019
This year, many fanciers came together to raise funds for the NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance) with a Gala and auction on Saturday night.
2019 Westminster KC Complete Entry Preliminary Breakdown
The 143rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show reached its conformation entry limit, for a total of 2,800 dogs among 203 breeds and varieties representing 2,916 entries which includes 102 junior showmanship qualifiers and 14 obedience teams competing in the 4th Annual Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. There are also 330 agility teams entered in the 6th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, part of the Meet & Compete event featuring AKC Meet the Breeds®.
Table Talk – December 26, 2018
There were a few concerns raised by exhibitors in Orlando regarding elderly judges who were having difficulty performing their duties in the ring.
Table Talk – August 8, 2018
Exhibitors are getting tired of wasting entry dollars, and if something is not done, they will stop entering altogether!
Table Talk – April 4, 2018
The Potomac Specialty, held in Frederick, Maryland from April 10-14 has an entry of 979 dogs for 1419 entries.
Table Talk – January 3, 2018
I was disappointed (as I am sure the competitors were) that they did not televise all four group placements.
Regalia – Celebrating Purebred Dogs
There’s another new addition creating buzz at the National Championship this year and not one person is competing for a prize. It’s called Regalia and it’s a Saturday night party to celebrate purebred dogs. The best part is it is held right outside the group ring at the show
Remember William Dumas – 9/18/1932 – 9/20/2017
He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to so many people in the sport of dogs.
IMHO – An Answer from Those in the Know!
Specialties that are a part of all breeds shows are a win-win situation for the specialty club.
