TV ratings…That sounds so quaint in this age of “likes and page views.” Guess what, it still counts. The recent National Dog Show, which long ago transcended to become a genuine Thanksgiving tradition, raised the bar this year, beating out everything as the most-watched network program of this TV-centric holiday.
I may not be out in the trenches every week like I used to be, but I still know everything that is happening in our little world. Sorry, not going to chat about anything gossipy or titillating… that’s not what I care about. What brings a smile to my face is when I look at today’s top dogs vying for their little piece of history.
Click here to read the full article in our digital edition. By Francine Reisman From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, April, 2014 Marjorie Martorella has been involved in the sport of dogs since 1968. In 1974 she had her first pointer litter and the Marjetta prefix began many years of success. A top breeder, Marjorie […]
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps, a better question is, did you ever make a New Year’s resolution which you could keep? For this issue of The Canine Chronicle, judges were asked to share their New Year‘s resolutions for 2022 with our readers. If any of you have thought to question the honesty of our judges, you must take time to read their responses. I think you will may need to change your minds and appreciate them even more.
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022. The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions […]
When did it become okay to have a total disregard for the breed standard? There, I said it and I mean it. And I am not talking about a difference of opinions or priorities. I am talking about ignoring or rewarding DQs as defined in the breed standard. Whether it be size, weight, color, bite, eye color or pigment, breeds have DQs for a reason.
What to do, what to do… It’s like waiting for a bomb that might or might no drop. And it’s hard to stay focused and positive when clubs are canceling shows left and right.
Pam Lambie was introduced to the world of dog shows as a teenager in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up as a “Navy brat,” her family relocated frequently, though she considers herself born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. When she was in high school, her father retired and moved the family west. “We had acreage, with horses, goats, donkeys, and calves,” she recalls. Her parents wanted a guard dog and protector for their home and livestock—so they brought home a Mastiff/Great Dane mix. This first dog “kind of gave them the bug,” as Lambie says. In time, female Mastiffs joined the family, and as their breeder wanted them shown to their championships, Pam Lambie got her introduction to the dog show world.
By Lee Canalizo
Handlers like Richard didn’t just do a fast “Show n’ Go”… they were immersed in their associated breeds. They developed an ongoing relationship with many different breeds and breeders. Of course, many of the top breeders of the day were wealthy patrons that made a major breeding operation possible.
At a recent conformation training class, I was sitting with one of my mentors discussing coat color genetics. One of the ladies new to the class (and fairly new to the sport) was working with her American Eskimo Dog when she stopped and asked a question. She wondered if we could suggest something to improve pigmentation. Now, I doubt if anyone, least of all myself, considers themself an oracle and an infallible source of information, but sometimes we are all able to come up with helpful advice and alternatives.
