It has been my sincere pleasure to reach out to Mr. Wendell Sammet of Dalmatia Dalmatians. For those in need of introduction, Mr. Wendell Sammet began his dog career immediately after the Second World War in 1946 with a Dalmatian who in 1949, won the first New England Ten Mile Road Trial.
Dogs have been a major part of the entertainment world since the early 1900s. There is much more to this article and many great movies to see.
In the firmament of purebred dog breeding and conformation competition, the matter of degrees of sophistication dictates how, to what extent, and at which level, each person participates.
One of the most significant pearls of wisdom I was fortunate to receive over the years was in these words: A sound dog will age more gracefully, be less likely to break down from stress or injury, experience less fatigue and greater efficiency in work, and stay healthier and more attractive throughout its life.
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones It Is sometimes said that judges of the purebred dog in conformation competition have a duty and obligation to individually interpret breed standards and to effectively apply their conceptualization and understanding thereof in the process of reaching decisions as to respective merit. But what exactly do we mean by this type [...]
The very definition of mentor is a person who advises or person who aids another in achieving a goal. It is the process of passing on one’s knowledge to someone you deem worthy. The definition is fairly simple and it would appear at the outset that such an action would be commonplace; however in the art of breeding dogs the process is rare — amazingly rare. Why?
114 – Annual, 2012-13 By Gay Dunlap Some weeks ago I found myself once again facing the agonizingly grim task of putting one of my beloved dogs to sleep. If a bitch can be called a lady, Mikaela was that. She never once lost her temper. Sharing her life with me for over 16 years, [...]
306 – Annual, 2012-2013 text and illustrations by RIA HORTER The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 86 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members. [...]
98 – The Annual, 2012-13 By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones As we approach the end of yet another year, the twentieth in which I have contributed monthly essays to The Canine Chronicle, perhaps some further reflections upon certain aspects of our sport are in order. Within the firmament of our pedigreed-dog indulgence there exist so many [...]
There have been cultural changes and the manner of preparation has undergone alteration. A compromising of that which is substantive is frequently evident. Preparedness clearly differs a great deal and hence the resulting level of competence. Learning curves do, of course, vary considerably and the ability to effectively and intelligently apply acquired knowledge obviously differs among individuals.
