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Interms of historical accuracy, John Marvin was on point. He presented topics in almost forensic detail–the good and the not so good. That is the historian’s job, but when it comes to purebred history, that job can be a challenge. Too often those maddening gaps in the record succumb to creative interpretation. John Marvin never resorted to shortcuts, and his legacy continues to inform us today. But here’s the thing about Mr. Marvin…scratch the surface and it’s obvious that his dispassionate presentation was not the whole story. Because he truly loved Terriers and there was no disguising that fact. Marvin and his wife bred Wires, and later Westies, under the Cranbourne prefix for decades. He judged Terriers starting in 1947, and later took on the torture of serving as Montgomery show chairman from 1971-77. Of course, he also wrote prolifically, and it’s in his writing that his true passion for these breeds is revealed. He was a romantic at heart. His overview of the Welsh Terrier in his 1964 Book of All Terriers is a good example.
September 22nd, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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September 21st, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
We hear about it every summer…dogs left in a vehicle with every precaution, yet somehow, cooling failed, dogs died, and owners and handlers, already grief-stricken, were vilified.
September 20th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The mother-daughter relationship begins the moment a little girl is born. It blossoms each year more and more. One year they are doing Pee Wee. Too soon they reach the age to go into the ring as a Junior Handler. Their mothers, all well-respected handlers, watch as their daughters go on to do great things in the sport. The bond from sharing their experiences becomes stronger and stronger. Before they know it, that little girl becomes a handler, too. It’s a lifelong passion. From cradle and beyond, here are the amazing mothers enjoying time with their much-loved daughters. It’s obvious!
September 19th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Another day, another Facebook outburst from an exhibitor, this time raging about judges who twice awarded a class dog Best of Breed over the Champions. The scandal? The dog allegedly paced during Best of Breed, though even the critic conceded it trotted in class judging for Winners. The exhibitor poured their frustrations online, blaming this incident for the shrinking number of dog show entries and dramatically predicting the sport’s imminent demise.
September 18th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The AKC Museum of the Dog is thrilled to host Arty’s Training Club, a six-week AKC-certified training program that teaches real world manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners, ending in the opportunity to test for the official CGC AKC title. The course is led by Anna Ostroff, trainer at Paws for […]
September 17th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Dog shows are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our dogs, enjoy the camaraderie of the sport, reconnect with friends, and take part in spirited competition. From the excitement around the ring to time spent with fellow exhibitors, these events are meant to be rewarding experiences for everyone involved. At the center of every dog show, […]
September 17th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
William Penn is credited with saying, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”
September 17th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Entries are now open for the 2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 12th and 13th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 11th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series […]
September 16th, 2026 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
My, how things have changed in our world. Perhaps you have noticed this as well. Daily tasks which were easy to accomplish seem to have become more complicated than ever. Every promise that new and better ways to do simple tasks are helping us is far from the truth. Confronting larger issues creates even more difficulties. There does not seem to be a day that goes by without some issue–or more than one–which befuddles us. With the new tech developed and continuing to be created, the premise was it would make our lives easier, save time, and make us more productive. My question to you is does it?
September 16th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
