On occasion it is surely an appropriate and salutary exercise for us, as connoisseurs and self-appointed guardians of the pedigreed dog, to reflect upon the prevailing condition of our animals from a long-term and multidimensional perspective.
If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that having more than one source of income is desirable—if not vital, for survival. Will Alexander, of Milton, Ontario understands this well. He’s a successful businessman with several dog-related endeavors, as well as a handler who has reached one of the pinnacles of the sport—Best In Show at Westminster. “My life revolves around dogs,” he says. “So everything I’ve done—seminars, classes, transport services, writing, producing grooming products, and handling—involves them as well.”
Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name the dog show fancier pictured in this week’s Throwback?
The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine. In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events.
From the three breeds making history at Crufts this year, to the new face of the TV show, Sophie Morgan,
Sometimes you find something that you didn’t even know you were looking for. Picture the first day of winter when you reach for the coat that’s been quietly hiding in your closet and find a twenty-dollar bill in the pocket.
New York, NY – At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 8, 2022, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were:
Here Phil discusses his truck maintenance tips that he has practiced over the years to keep their dog vehicles running safely and efficiently as they travel to and from the dog shows.
Taylor carries on the Crescent, Raynaire & Windsor #1 Airedale legacy! He is a third generation #1 Airedale bred by preservation breeders Karen Coffey, Charlene Johnson and Catherine Labella. Taylor represents the Airedale breed standard with Airedale type, soundness and an all-around even temperament. He is a magnificent representation of our 35 year breeding program.
February 16, 2022 was a sad day in the history of the sport of purebred dogs. Former chairman of the AKC Board of Directors, Ron Menaker, passed away. I?am not sure any of us understand how much he will be missed by everyone who participates in this pastime we all love so much.
