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?
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?
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?
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
