On a brightly cold spring morning in Germany, two men are deeply immersed in talk of dogs. With breeder’s hearts, they relish the atmosphere of one of the first dog shows in their country.
Let’s Play “Caption This”! Send us your silly photos from the AKC National Championship & join in the fun
I’ll dispense with any explanations or excuses about gifts for dogs. That weird human habit devolved into a mainstream custom long ago. At this point, it ranks among predictable consumer expenditures long before Black Friday rolls around. That leaves us with the bigger question of what do you get for the dog who has everything. Before you start fretting about the perfect gift for that unconscious canine snoozing on your sofa, I need to tell you about Gunther.
The original Weimaraners were bred by the aristocracy in the early 19th century in Weimar, Germany, as a versatile hunting dog to hunt large game. Called Weimar Pointers, they were owned only by the nobility. Eventually they were used to hunt smaller animals and game birds. They were nicknamed the “grey ghost” because of their distinctive coat and eye color, although it is suspected that the grey color was an accidental development.
IMHO is making a list, checking it twice. What has been NAUGHTY in 2021? What has been NICE? Read what five well-known judges from near and far have to say, but more importantly, have a wonderfully joyous, happy holiday.
Click here to read the complete article 286 – December, 2021 By Sarah Montague The fancy lost two strong women last year: Iris Love and Sue Jeffries. They inhabited different spheres, but both contributed hugely to the fancy and its extended communities. They are remembered as inspiring mentors and teachers, and as generous and beloved […]
For so many of our pedigree breeds, their histories often consist of a mixture of tall tales, myth and legend. It’s up to those interested in the pedigree dog to separate fact from fiction – a task that’s not always easy!
Westminster is special to many dog fanciers—for Jane Alston-Myers, it has marked some of the most important moments in her life. Her parents met at Westminster. She met her future husband, handler Greg Myers, during one Westminster, became engaged to him at another, and at a third, she handled a Clumber Spaniel, Ch. Clussexx Country Sunrise, to Best In Show.
Have you ever sat outside a ring and watched an unfamiliar breed? Have you looked at the outline or the coat and wondered what is correct for the breed? Or while judging, have you felt like you needed a quick reference? This week we bring you The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Snap Shot provided to us by The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has received its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Four-stars is Charity Navigator’s highest possible rating and indicates that CHF demonstrates strong financial health and commitment to accountability and […]
