#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Did you guess the identity of the young dog show Handler in our last #ThrowbackThursday photo? It’s time to check your answer. Were you right?
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Limited Registrations ~ Its Uses and Interpretations as A Breeders Tool
It all began in 1884 when the American Kennel Club (AKC) was founded. From its beginning the AKC began to harness science and technology for the benefit of producing better purebred dogs. It wasn’t long before the AKC became recognized as a leader in breed knowledge, health and training for all dogs as the advocate for responsible dog ownership and the dog sport. Over these many years certain events brought about changes. One involved a response to breeders who asked for a tool which was later called the Limited Registration (LR). The idea for such a tool was approved by the AKC Board in June of 1988 and referred to the delegate body for consideration. The idea for this tool was first noted when breeders asked AKC to create a tool that would address the registration of pups with disqualifications, serious faults and/or health problems. They needed a way to protect the gene pool of their breed.
More Around The Rings from the Peach Blossom Cluster by Lisa Croft-Elliott
Here are more Around The Rings Photos from the Peach Blossom Cluster. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Lisa Croft-Elliott.
For The Ages
The Dog Aging Project has One Key Goal: To help your dog and you live longer, healthier lives.
CC Photo of The Day – The Easter Bunny!
Today’s CC Photo Of The Day comes from Dr. Marc Sabo who shared this cute snapshot of Carrie Klaber’s Mastiff dress up at the Harrisburg Shows.
In Praise of Show Chairmen
Being a Show Chairman is a big job, and in many ways is reminiscent of trying to herd cats in order to put on a dog show. Heading up a group of volunteers is tough enough–getting them to all work together to produce a large event with contracts, venue, parking, motorhomes, vendors, stewards, judges, superintendents, AKC, and of course exhibitors all needing various levels of attention at various stages of the months-long process is a huge undertaking. Add to that a hard deadline and a mountain of paperwork, plus long days of non-stop work during the actual show weekend… phew!
Tune in to the AKC’s National Agility Championship Airing on ESPN2
The American Kennel Club joins with ESPN2 to bring you the National Agility Championship.
The Endless Debate Over Type vs. Soundness
The debates over type vs soundness are endless. Recently I was twice “accused” of wanting a sound dog during my judging so I decided to pencil down my thoughts on the subject.
Should Breed Standards Be Illustrated?
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” is an adage suggesting that a single still image can convey the meaning or essence more effectively than a written narration. I believe that it must certainly depend on the circumstances. If we are giving thought to the breed standards by which the 199 recognized breeds will be judged in the conformation ring, good illustrations could be of considerable benefit if properly utilized.
#TriviaTuesday – Check Your Answer!
Question of the week: Which medical condition affects dogs the most? Did you guess right?
