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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Coming of Age at Westminster
Christopher Guest’s mockumentary Best In Show came out in 2000, so it was one of the pegs for the first feature I did for WNYC, the public radio station for which I am now the annual show commentator. There was even a direct connection—I met the breeder who had supplied Guest with the Bloodhound that his character showed in the film. He interviewed her in character (here’s how they are described in a Google summary: “Harlan Pepper (Christopher Guest) and his Bloodhound Hubert: The Southern owner of a fishing goods store and an aspiring ventriloquist, he is an affable man who prides himself on being able to name every type of nut”) and she had no idea until the premiere that he wasn’t that aimable guy from the South.
Carolyn Koch’s Marc Of Charm Released as Breyer Horse Model
Many of you know Carolyn Koch as the owner and breeder of numerous top winning Pugs. However, you probably don’t know she is also an owner and breeder of top Saddlebred horses, too. One of her horses is seven-time World Champion and World Grand Champion Marc Of Charm. This amazing chestnut stallion was selected as the Saddlebred representative for the Breyer© Horse Model.
Will’s World – Top 10 Reasons to Post your Personal Life on FB
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Reasons to Post your Personal Life on FB. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Words of Wisdom – The Wicket What You Need to Know
Wisdom from Jane Myers – in this episode Jane gives you tips about what to expect when the judge wickets your dog and when you can call the wicket at the show. If you have questions about dog show rules, please email Jane at jane.myers@caninechronicle.com with your questions. #CanineChronicle #CanineChronicleTV #HomeWithCanineChronicle #AskAJudge #dogshowinfo #AKCJudge #thecaninechroniclemagazine #thecaninechronicle […]
Wasabi Conquers Westminster
One week after his second Westminster conquest, David Fitzpatrick walked into a room full of judges and …nothing. No, this isn’t a really lame joke. It’s an example of how compartmentalized our sport has become in recent years. I caught up with David right after he’d gotten back from AKC’s two-day seminar for beginner judges. He admitted that he hadn’t bargained on winning Westminster when he originally booked his trip to Chicago. Actually, who would factor that sort of possibility into their schedule? But he did and despite that unforeseen complication there was the issue of the non-refundable ticket. Rather than being greeted by a standing ovation, “A lot of beginner judges didn’t even know who I was. They are from a wide background of breeds and not really cognizant of what’s going on in Toy breeds.” Still, it’s Westminster. But let’s leave it there.
Balance – Bones, Angles and Joints
The forelimbs are, in essence, columns of support over which the body is propelled by the hindlimbs. The bone length and angles of the forelimbs must physically balance those of the rear limbs for maximum efficiency.
The shoulder (Scapula), the arm (Humerus), the pelvis (Ilium, Ischium and Pubis) and the thigh (Femur) are of approximately equal lengths, creating balance.
Breed Priorities – The Basenji
Basenjis are an ancient breed from central Africa, based on DNA, cave art, and pyramid art. When discovered by Europeans, they were described as a small bark-less dog, with short yellow-tan hair, large erect ears, and a short, curled tail. The Basenji is still used in central Africa as a hunting dog.
Basenjis were imported to England and later to the United States and were officially recognized by AKC in 1944. In the late 1980s and early ‘90s, several American Basenji breeders traveled to central Africa and brought home some Basenjis as part of the African Stock Project to introduce new dogs. Not many breeds have the opportunity to do that – to return and have access to foundation stock working at original jobs.
Somehow Dogs Know When the Money and Bragging Rights Are On The Line
May it please the court. How many times after an abortive run or go in some dog sport have you heard someone say or possibly said yourself, “Wow, that’s the first time I’ve ever seen him/her do that” or ‘Well, that’s a new one.” Animal behaviorists contend that dogs are not capable of complex thoughts such as determining that they’re at a test or a trial, and they can get by with goofing off or playing the clown. They say when dogs are naughty, it’s because something has happened to upset them or they feel ignored. They further state that when a dog acts up, they aren’t doing whatever they’re doing in the hope of getting a reaction from you or from the gallery.
All Revved Up
Cars and motorcycles ranging from the classics to just plain funky are hidden in some of dogdom’s secret garages.
