Did You Know… You Have The “POWER”!
As I started to pen my next article, I had a very different thought in mind. But after a four day set of shows in Western Canada last week…I had an epiphany of sorts.
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The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® to Make Its Debut On Netflix Live From NYC in February 2027
In a landmark partnership, global media giant Netflix will be the new streaming home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® when the iconic event returns to New York City in early 2027 for its 151st show, The Westminster Kennel Club announced today. For the first time ever, Netflix will stream the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America’s second-longest continuously […]
The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® Judging Panel
Best In Show Judge - Mr. Espen Engh A third generation Greyhound fancier, Espen Engh was born into a family where the breed has been part of everyday life since 1955. Espen was actively involved with the dogs from an early age, the first litter carrying the prefix Jet’s was bred in 1975 by Espen and […]
American Kennel Club and Korea Kennel Federation Announce Mutual Cooperation Agreement
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the Korea Kennel Federation (KKF), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement. This agreement strengthens international collaboration around shared priorities, expanding canine exhibitions and registrations, advancing education, promoting […]
Rarefied Heirs – Andy Linton
Rarefied Heirs is going to take a brief detour from Rare Breeds… to Rare Talent. Andy Linton has kindly agreed to offer the fancy a few articles with his insights and recollections gained over a lifetime in our sport. It’s an exciting and humbling thing to have the opportunity to share these interviews with our readers here. I hope the writing rises to the worth of the subject.
Are You Showing The Judge A Polished Picture?
When you sit and watch Groups, do you pay attention to the basics of presentation? How the dog is presented is the first impression the judge gets, and often it’s not a great impression.
Striking A Balance For Success In The Juniors’ Ring
We are rapidly approaching the back-to-school season, and it comes at the same time that many of our young people are looking forward to their favorite fall show circuits. This is a time for new opportunities to compete in the juniors’ ring, and a renewed focus on academics.
Letters Of Note – Dogs
Shaun Usher’s website: https://shaunusher.com/, describes him as “Professional Letter Nerd.” He has earned that title honorably. In 2009, he established a “Letters of Note” website to explore and share his fascination with other people’s letters which, he explained, consisted of “correspondence deserving of a wider audience.” And he gave them one—the site has been visited over 100 million times. This was a period in which much of life was still material, not digital, and Usher obtained letters from families, archives, books, museums, and other collections. Then he lovingly posted facsimiles to his site.
Afghans At Westminster – So Many Greats Through The Years
The ‘aristocrats’ of dogdom, Afghan Hounds have a distinguished history at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, with the breed’s first and most notable Best In Show victory coming in 1957. They are known for their elegance, aloofness, exquisiteness, and wildness. Throughout history, they have been a significant status symbol, captivated aristocracy, and have been not only a pet, but a muse to the painter Pablo Picasso. If a specimen of another breed is to take on one in the show ring, it indeed takes a truly outstanding dog to be a worthy peer.
Bandwagon Judging – New Twists On An Old Problem
After finishing my assignment in Ring 4, I walked over to my next ring, Ring 8. The judge in Ring 8 finished his last breed for the day, marked his book, and on the way out, saw me waiting and started a conversation. Quite excitedly, he asked if I agreed with his breed winner. I did. Well done.
