We had an unusual situation here recently, if that’s how you would describe a typical show. More precisely, several specialty shows drifted into town, unmoored from their traditional Westminster ballast. Confusing for sure, but that’s been an ongoing theme since the arrival of COVID.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards.
When my eyes returned to the Miniature Schnauzer, a Scottie had walked up and was standing next to him. Both dogs stood there like experienced show dogs, alert and ready to enter the ring.
Who was the first woman to ever judge at the Westminster Kennel Club? Did you guess right?
This was said at a monthly meeting of the all-breed club of which I am a member. I found myself appalled that someone in our club would think like that and absolutely mortified they would have the audacity to express their feelings. The topic of ageism in our sport has sadly become one that begs to be addressed.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this young dog show handler in this week’s Throwback? Added bonus, who is the judge? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Amy […]
For many years now, owners who have lacked the necessary skills or the desire to compete in the show ring have hired professional handlers. And, for nearly as many years, the American Kennel Club has listened to the mounting complaints from owner-handlers that it was impossible to win when they had to compete against professional handlers. So, the AKC did two things in response. They created a new Amateur-Owner-Handler class and they initiated the National Owner-Handled Series.
FOX Sports to expand coverage of the iconic dog show with the longest-running Spanish sports network.
What prompts us to get involved when someone needs or expresses the desire for help? Is it instinctual? I believe it is.
Who was the first woman to ever judge at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show?
