Breed Essence With Jane
Many breeds have an epigram that defines them. That short, distinctive line or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the breed’s essence.
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All Revved Up!
Shannalee Waller-Michalsky submitted photos of her 1966 F100 Pickup Truck. We hope you enjoy reading her story.
Breeding Winners to Winners and “Soft Wired Breeding”
This report updates the findings and disappointments found among breeders who bred quality bitches to high quality males with unimpressive results.
AUSSIE…AUSSIE…AUSSIE…
Anyone who has spent any time around Australians (especially slightly inebriated citizens from the Land Down Under) will undoubtedly have been subjected to their much loved and rather clamorous chant, “Aussie, Aussie Aussie…Oi, Oi, Oi!”
All Revved Up
I have always been amazed by the number of Motor Heads in the dog world. What’s in Your Garage?
Breed Priorities – Bedlington Terrier
“Is that a lamb?” Bedlington Terrier fanciers are probably as cordially sick of hearing that as you are about the clichés about your breed. With its shape, size, and coat, its appearance is unique among terriers, and among most other breeds too, sharing its curves with the Whippet.
Breed Essence With Jane
Many breeds have an epigram that defines them. That short, distinctive line or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the breed’s essence.
The Big E – Easy? Hardly!
I am in the middle of judging a breed of toy dogs, when a lovely exhibitor very timidly says, “This is my first day showing a dog. I am not sure what I am supposed to do.” I assure her that she has come to the perfect ring. “You have nothing to worry about here,” I say in a gentle voice.
Seasoned Campaigners – Landon Livingston and Nancy Shaw
Among the junior handlers showing this year was Landon Livingston, 10-year-old son of respected handler Clint Livingston—who was sidelined by health issues in June and was unable to make it to Westminster—and handler Karen Livingston.
