Believe it or not, I haven’t always been the dog show giant you see before you. There was a time when I was the equivalent of the dog show ninety-pound weakling, continuously having defeats kicked in my face instead of sand. Okay, maybe I’m not a giant but I wanted to get my point across. Those of you that are still with me, let me explain.
By Deb Cooper Photo: ©Lisa Croft-Elliott Originally published: August 2012 There are ways to optimize your investment when hiring a handler in order to make the relationship between the owner and handler as productive and as effective for your dog’s campaign as possible. There are two different scenarios where most owners hire handlers to show their […]
In a landmark study, scientists have developed one of the first DNA tests for a complex disease in dogs, meaning one that arises from the interplay of many genes as well as environment. So far, virtually all DNA tests for disorders have detected one or possibly two gene variables. This DNA test, for canine cruciate ligament rupture in Labrador Retrievers, relies on values at thousands of genetic loci to predict if a dog is likely to develop a ruptured cruciate ligament. Perhaps even more importantly, it could herald in more DNA tests for complex disorders.
The American Kennel Club defines dog shows by saying, “…the true purpose of conformation showing is to evaluate breeding stock. The dog’s conformation… is an indication of the dog’s ability to produce quality purebred puppies, and that is what is being judged in the ring.”
Researchers at the University of Glasgow in Scotland were trying to create a robotic dog that could cause people to bond with it. To do so they needed to find out what it is about our dogs that makes us love them. So, they asked dog owners what it was about their dogs they felt was most important in bonding with them.
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by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq./Mediator Originally published: September 2014 For those of you reading this article, raise your hand if you are able to do one thing at a time to completion? Impossible? I am not so sure, but we believe we must multi-task to get everything done in a day. However, it does take […]
Due to extreme predicted weather including wind and rain, we feel it’s best for everyone’s safety, to CANCEL our Thursday show. We hope to have our Friday Show. The judges are traveling and will be here and ready to judge on Friday. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation. Safety is our first concern. Thank you, TCKC Show […]
By William J. Given Originally published: February 2012 There are four areas we evaluate when we judge Junior Showmanship. Those areas are proper breed presentation, skill in the individual dog’s presentation, knowledge of ring procedure, and appearance and conduct. The dog must be groomed and exhibited in the manner appropriate with its presentation in the […]
