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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.
October 13th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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.
October 12th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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.
October 11th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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.
October 10th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
How many conversations have you been part of in the past year where the quality of dogs in your breed was lamented? Those conversations could be actual face-to-face talks, phone calls or virtual conversations conducted on social media channels like Facebook. Talk to anyone who’s been involved in conformation competition for more than 10 years and you’ll probably hear the same thing: the understanding of correct type, soundness and movement just isn’t as prevalent as it was in years past.
October 9th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Want to start an argument…(again)? Bring up why the NOHS is either a good or a bad thing. That’s what one popular judge did in a recent Canine Chronicle online interview. When asked how shows differed today from years ago, she brought up NOHS, and opined she thought it created handlers who were complacent about their abilities rather than striving to get better by competing against the pros. This, of course, caused an eruption amongst NOHS exhibitors protesting the remarks, as well as an equal number of social media posts supporting it.
October 8th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Question of the week: In addition to better smell sense, what other sense is stronger in dogs than humans? Answer: Dogs’ sense of smell might be pretty amazing, but don’t forget about their hearing! Everything from the positioning of their ears to the muscles in them helps dogs pick up a whole host of sounds […]
October 7th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
It took me a long time to get started on this story. It just seems like I always find something else to do. Resistance in action. My subconscious mind, or my muse–if you believe in that stuff–telling me I had better get started before my memory decided to store it on my cloud. Which is the same as my phone; never to be seen or heard from again.
October 7th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 10 – October, 2022 By Tom Grabe The subject of Kerrin Winter-Churchill’s series The Great Ones profiles the great English Springer Spaniel, Ch. Chinoes Adamant James. (I know, there is no GCH, GCHG or GCHP2 before his name, but trust me when I tell you he was one […]
October 6th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The perpetual question is whether this sport has gotten harder or easier over the decades. There is no end of opinionated discussion on both sides of that argument. However, everything is relative. Case in point, prior to 2015 there was non-stop talk about revising the Triple Crown requirements because no one had conquered that challenge since Affirmed crossed the finish line at Belmont way back in 1978.
October 5th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »
