Even though the Sloughi has enjoyed full recognition in the AKC Hound Group since January 1, 2016, the breed remains one of the lowest entry breeds, and the majority of judges have not had the opportunity to see or examine Sloughis in the flesh.
The Westminster Kennel Club pulled off the impossible in Tarrytown, New York last month. They hosted an impressive and unforgettable event against all odds and did it with superb efficiency and style. A Herculean effort indeed, WKC impressively and successfully worked to preserve the long and storied history of Westminster–a tradition that the sport around the world truly admires.
When Chris Terrell piloted Ch. Kabik’s The Challenger out onto that sea of emerald green, all noise and distraction fell away. Turning inward, a focused confidence surged through his hands, enabling the great hound to reveal his very essence as the king of all dogs.
Known as ‘Pepsi’ by his many adoring fans, the magnificent black-and-tan Afghan Hound had been crowned Showdog of the Year for 1982 just one month before Chris Terrell showed him to his Westminster Best In Show. They won this great honor as an owner-handler team.
Welcome to this series on Canine Chronicle TV called Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship with Michael Hill. In this first episode Michael talks with Bill Ellis about how showing in juniors prepared him for college and life. The Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship series – Michael interviews people who showed in Juniors and discusses […]
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Many breeds have an epigram. That short distinctive line, or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the essence of the breed.
Every dog breeder is well aware of the importance of early socialization in puppies. Scott and Fuller’s research indicating the prime time for puppy socialization is from 3 to 14 weeks of age is among the most often quoted studies when talk- ing of puppies. Now a new study has shown that socializing at an even earlier age is beneficial.
When trying to understand the ever increasing shift in what it takes to win at American dog shows, I keep coming back to the same bunch of questions. If dog shows are about evaluating breeding stock, why must a dog “nail the free stack” from 10 feet away, regardless of the breed? Why must a dog lead it’s handler by 10 feet going around the ring, regardless of the breed? In breeds where markings do not matter, why do they?
As I was getting in the zone this morning, getting my material together for the next CC column, I received an email from my old friend Terry Hundt. She reported the sad news of the passing of our mutual friend Natalie Stebbins. Now, many of you present day folks may ask, just who was Natalie Stebbins? Well, let me tell you who she was! In the “glory days” of dog shows in the northeast, Natalie was one of the strong, clever and quietly powerful forces behind some of the top winners of the time.
