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 […]
by Lisa Dubé Forman Originally published: February 2013 photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott In my brief five years of judging, I cannot count how many times I have communicated to exhibitors that I am not judging a statue. I offer this as relaxing encouragement to them while they attempt to correct their dog’s stance as it […]
From www.petmd.com No matter how much they beg, your dog should not get treats out of the Halloween candy bowl. Generally, it isn’t a good idea to share any candy with your pet for several reasons. Some types of candy (such as dark chocolate and those containing xylitol) can make your dog very ill and can […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published: February 2010 As a follow-up to my last essay, published in the 2010 Annual, in which I discussed how we use and apply standards it might be appropriate to again return to the subject of judging and how those of us who are involved in this activity view our […]
“Why do we breed and show dogs?
It is certainly not to get rich.”
When you look around the dog show arena how many people in your breed are friends? How many people outside your breed do you know? Will you be able to count on all or most of these fellow competitors in an emergency? The camaraderie that comes with this sport knows no bounds. If I am on an airplane and hear someone talking about their show or performance dog I turn around and say hello. We are kindred spirits. I probably don’t know them. They may have a different breed of dog. However, there is this unspoken connection which enables you to engage in a conversation. We both speak a language and take part in a sport few people understand.
By Gay Dunlap Originally published: January 2012 I have been a breeder of purebred dogs for longer than many of you have been alive. I am not alone for, in fact, many share incredible longevity within the fancy. I lay claim to forty-two years and there are others who have been at the game even […]
