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This got me thinking about a couple of dogs I judged a while back. I had two bitches in a breed whose culture allows for some fairly extensive grooming. Not extensive like Bichons or Kerry Blues, but much more than I would be comfortable with on my personal dogs. I have worked very hard to “see the world” in the context of the exhibitors in these breeds. In cases of clear violations of the AKC rules or direct contradictions to the standard, I have and will continue to excuse dogs, but as with so much of life, situations are rarely black and white and the common shade of gray may vary from breed to breed.
September 14th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
I aged out of juniors recently, and while I was showing I saw many other juniors ‘stuck’ rather than growing in our sport.
September 14th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
All in all, despite the rain and the parking lot tyrant, it was a wonderful day. Let’s face it, it is impossible not have fun at a dog show. The club deserves our appreciation for making it happen.
September 13th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Question of the week: What dog feature is as unique as a human fingerprint? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
September 13th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
On Tuesday June 21, Evalyn Gregory glided into the Group ring at the Westminster Kennel Club’s elegant pop-up—the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown–to judge the Non-Sporting Group.
September 13th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Did you name this handler, and judge in this week’s Throwback? What about the dog? Answer: The handler is, Rena Matin, mother of Daryl Martin. The Judge is Robert Griffing. The Lhasa is, CH Karma Cricket Puff, bred by the late Dorothy Cohen of Karma Kennels. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that [...]
September 12th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
The problems which stem from a failure to fully understand the exact significance of the often-used terms, dominant and recessive, as applied to hereditary traits and characteristics seem to be greater than those falling into any aspect of breeding show dogs.
September 12th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
By Lisa Dubé Forman Originally published: May 2010 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 [...]
September 11th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
The idea of a beloved and cherished canine companion falling ill is certainly not a pleasant one. Every cancer has warning signs, and every dog will not exhibit the same set of symptoms for a specific cancer. There are ten signs and symptoms that your dog may have cancer. Knowing and being able to recognize them for what they are could potentially help you get the proper veterinary care he will need early enough to save his life.
September 11th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and governing body of dog sports, is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural season of the AKC Agility League. The AKC Agility League has concluded its pilot season, which ran from May 30th to August 21st, and named the first League season champions, with winners [...]
September 10th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz,Uncategorized | Read More »
