Suomen-pystykorva–the national dog of Finland, also called Finsk Spets–translates as Finnish prick-eared dog. In AKC, it is called the Finnish Spitz. Developed in Finland from Spitz-type dogs for thousands of years, it was used to hunt all types of game. His skill at barking and pointing game in trees led to his specialization in hunting birds.
By Pilar Kuhn Originally published: June 2013 We often hear folks in our community lament that we don’t have mentorship like we used to, but I wonder if that’s more reflective of the mentality of dog people today? Do we, the younger generation of fanciers, really take the time to listen and learn from those [...]
French Bulldogs have dominated America’s purebred scene for several years now. Once again they topped the AKC registration stats for 2021 and there’s no sign of any slowdown there. This triumph is well-deserved, but also surprising.
Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers the following tips on what pet owners can do to make Halloween safer for their furry friends. You can protect your pets by [...]
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If you’ve ever given your entire heart to a dog, then you know the price you must eventually pay. The only thing that can ever cure the loss of a great love is another love, and even though it’s not easy to understand this at the time when your heart is breaking into little, shattered pieces, the best thing to do is to get another dog. Don’t look back, just throw your heart over and bring home another somebody to love.
It has become a traditional practice when embarking to trace the lineage of any breed to endeavor to prove that it has been in existence–if not quite from the days of the Garden of Eden, then at least from the dawn of civilization!
By William Given Originally published: August 2012 1. SPEND TIME WATCHING PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS. Professional handlers are not necessarily better handlers than breeder- or owner-handlers but because they show more dogs at many more shows they have become much more consistent in their presentation of client dogs in the ring. They make fewer handling errors. Watch [...]
From large multi-national corporations to local small businesses, employers are experiencing a crisis in hiring. The cause, baby boomers are retiring in large numbers and an ever-shrinking labor force both serve to create a growing number of unfilled jobs. Although many jobs are available in the technology sector, the problem extends well into manufacturing, construction, healthcare, finance and hospitality. In a recent survey conducted by U.S. Bank, 61 percent of the business respondents reported problems finding and hiring employees. Employers across the board also expressed a widening gap between the skills they seek and those possessed by potential employees.
On September 8th, 2022, a most remarkable woman, Queen Elizabeth II, formally named, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary by her parents, died. For seventy years, she selflessly served her country and the vast commonwealth over which she reigned. Can you imagine being a young twenty-five year-old mother with two small children suddenly thrust into the role of Monarch?
