Been There Done That – Discovering Deland’s Delights
Yes, you read it correctly. Hooray for the West Volusia Kennel Club which held a three-day all breed cluster for the first time this year. Talk about a busy place?
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The Junior’s Perspective – Sharing The Spoils
It happens all too often, you breed your litter, do your evaluation, and choose the best–deciding to keep the pick male and female, or at least one of the two. Many of us who don’t keep the pick puppy pass our best and brightest to friends, neighbors, or local owners so we can keep them close to eventually show and breed them. While we consider the success of our breeding programs by doing this, is it detrimental to our sport to refuse to share our best puppies?
From The CC Vault: Some Business
by Gay Dunlap Originally published: June 2010 Photos by Lisa Croft-Elliott Some business! But is it a business? Or a profession? Or is it a hobby? For many of us it is the latter although there are those who, by virtue of money earned and time spent, may consider it a business. Certainly it is [...]
Gun Dogs
I’ve been living with dogs for more years than I care to tally. Since my mid-teens, almost all of them have been Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, the “almost” qualifier needed because a couple of Brittanys have also been part of the mix. They have, thankfully, been long-lived and not prone to fatal accidents.
If I Were The Judge
Once a year, my wife and I go to a show simply to watch the dogs and share time with friends and colleagues. This time, my wife suggested that I should concentrate my attention on the judging. While sitting ringside, I had some random thoughts. Those thoughts were uncolored by my entries, because there were none that day.
To the Core: Updates from the American Kennel Club
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to share more updates on the many happenings at AKC. The goal is to provide you with timely, up-to-date information on the many initiatives that staff are focused on daily. As we enter Fall, there is much good news to provide you from various departments. 2022 has been a [...]
Poodles, Pearls, and Pizzazz: Karen LeFrak
Karen LeFrak is sometimes described, vapidly, as a “socialite,” sometimes, more accurately, as a “philanthropist,” but the term best suited to this talented musician, author—and once again–campaigner of champion Standard Poodles, is “lady.” Google was no help in retrieving the definition I learned as a child—”a woman who could speak to the highest in the land and the lowest in the land and still remain herself.” But when I call on her at her striking black-and-white themed home off Central Park, this is the quality I remember: graciousness coupled with a radiant enthusiasm.
Longevity – Why Some Breeds and Owners Live longer
Not everyone who wants to be healthy and live longer will actually be able to do it. Recent studies show that those who own a dog and follow a few lifestyle recommendations have the best chances. According to research findings, scientists are racing to collect information and document how. Five factors have been identified that make the difference, and–when taken together–they confirm that doing the right things contributes to a longer and healthier life for both owners and their dogs.
Arvindology: Our Journey Through the Sport of Purebred Dogs
Can we discuss the journey we take in the sport of purebred dogs? Or is it best to say evolution? The paths we choose and the path we travel into the sport/hobby we commit to is part of that journey. We all come to our sport due to our love of dogs and the love of competition; but through the years we evolve our niche and find our purpose. There are many factors to consider like finances, space, time, intention, but most importantly it’s about drive and motivation. These last two parts can be in unison or independent.
Terrier Divorce
One of the great things about AKC has always been their staunchly personal approach to everything. Regardless of what’s going on or what anyone else might be doing in response, their carefully deliberated decisions happen in their own time–and rarely with much or any accompanying explanation.
