Have you ever heard the phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work?” It can sometimes be elusive. It means that effective teamwork achieves much more than a single individual can. If you have ever worked on a show committee that really clicks, you know how very true it is.
Planning to travel with your dog on an airplane? Here’s what you need to know.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was developed during the nineteenth century along the Chesapeake Bay to retrieve water birds in harsh weather and challenging water conditions. The features supporting his work are valued in the conformation ring as well, so there is not a big difference between field and show dogs.
Once upon a time, very long ago, my husband, Marvin, and I purchased a precious, female, tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy. Sophie came into our lives after the loss of our beloved fourteen-and-a-half year-old All-American dog, Pokey. Sophie joined our family at the same time as our son, an only child, was on the cusp of leaving home to attend college. Who knew that the puppy we bought to cherish and nurture would change my life forever?
Effective July 1, 2022, AKC will address all social media complaints, regardless of where the post is made or the content of the post, via the Code of Sportsmanship and Code of Sportsmanship Enforcement Polices (both are available at https://www.akc.org/…/akc-board-administration-policies/).
Recently we attended Southern Counties, one of the premier shows on the UK circuit and it’s long been a favorite of mine; and visiting it allowed us to catch up with a number of friends that we haven’t seen for quite some time.
This long post (my last one on WKC, I promise) will likely only be interesting to those who show, judge, handle, and/or breed Goldens; or to those who are curious about what is happening in a dog judge’s mind (or at least this judge’s mind) as final decisions are made.
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has announced plans for the inaugural International Open Show Extravaganza, with an unprecedented focus on Foundation Stock Service (FSS) and Miscellaneous breeds.
