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 […]
Annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Recognition Heralds Those Who Contribute To Animal Welfare Causes in America Susan Bahary, renowned sculptor honoring service animals, has been named recipient of The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s “Dogs’ Best Friend Award” for 2022. Bahary, who specializes in canine art out of her Bay Area studio in California, will be […]
By Amy Fernandez Originally published: September 2015 Anyone acquainted with our sport knows that the first dog show happened in 1859. However, like most conventionally accepted historical facts, the truth is kinda, sorta different. “The Sporting Dog Show” staged at the Town Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne on June 28 and 29, 1859 was actually an afterthought tacked […]
By Pilar Kuhn Originally published: May 2013 My world away from dog showing is a complex one. Most frequently I navigate as “production staff” or “talent” for large-scale events for various companies and lately these types of jobs have kept me quite busy. While thankful for the income, I’m exceptionally thankful for the opportunity to […]
By Amy Fernandez
In the immortal words of John Lennon, “Strange days indeed.” Although there’s no shortage of daily weirdness to confirm that sentiment, the thought of Westminster cutting ties with NYC ranks very high on that list. Even so, there’s no question that the club has gotten restless in recent years. After splitting the show between MSG and the Piers for several years and another couple of shows in Tarrytown, the club has finally revealed the location of Westminster 147–and no one would’ve put bets on this choice. Welcome to Queens!
We received the very sad news that Nick Carroll of Colfax, Iowa passed away on November 3. Nick was 15 years old. He was a Junior Handler as well as a Great Dane exhibitor. Nick was a kind generous young man with a heart of gold! His sweet smile will be greatly missed. Nick was […]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 8-9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. This historic event is the centerpiece of Westminster Week. The 2023 canine celebration also marks the […]
By Wayne Cavanaugh Take two fingers, starting at the top of your shoulder, and trace the bone that runs horizontally from the top of your shoulder blade (scapula) to the bone (sternum) that sits vertically in the center of your rib cage. That horizontal connecting bone is your clavicle, less for- merly known as the […]
