By Bonnie Threlfall Let me start by explaining what I am looking for in my first impression of a class of English Cockers as a whole. From across the ring, I am looking for compact, one piece dogs with balanced angulation at both ends. I am already mentally eliminating the long dogs that appear shelly and narrow, […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published: January 2012 There has, in recent times, been concern expressed about the direction which the sport of pedigreed dogs is currently taking, with a seemingly shifting emphasis and focus occurring away from the pursuit of meaningful breeding practices. A rather oddly rhetorical, and in some ways slightly nonsensical, question […]
Guess Who? Did you guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday correctly? Answer: David Fitzpatrick showing to Mrs. Annie Rodgers Clark Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
By Lisa Dube Forman Have you recently heard this question ringside at a dog show? Perhaps even you have asked this a hundred times over. More often than not, it is posed rhetorically as a reflection or criticism of your observation. I am referencing the deliberations and decisions made by the AKC dog show judge. […]
Show: World Dog Show Location: Geneva, Switzerland Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Judge: Mr. Laurent Pichard Best In Show: Champion Aquafortis Robel The One, #6103 Portuguese Water Dog Owner: Runi Kristiansen (Norway) Reserve BIS: Champion Quantum Clos Erasmus Spirit World, #4914 English Setter Owner: Tracy Wiles (USA) 3rd BIS: Champion Kick Em Kenny V Tani Kazari, #6409 […]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: July 2012 Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category. The […]
Show: Chicago Challenge Cup Location: Chicago, IL Show Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Finals Judge: Mrs. Gina DiNardo Winner: Dog Reg: GCHG Goodspice Efbe Money Stache [Dog] Breed: Sealyham Terrier Handler: Margery Good Owner: M Good, F Bergeron, E Bennett, L Spiegel & S Middlebrooks Finalsts: Dog Reg: GCH RNR Impact N Heywire Walk On […]
By Sandy Weaver When was the last time you saw a wonderful example of good sportsmanship? When was the last time you saw a glaring example of poor sportsmanship? Which do you see more often? And which are you a part of most often? If I told you that being a good sport could be […]
by Caroline Coile Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
