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Cars and motorcycles ranging from the classics to just plain funky are hidden in some of dogdom’s secret garages.
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Elliott Wentzel – Hooked On Dog Shows
Aside from a tiny handful of family dynasties, people generally enter this sport via their unstoppable obsession with purebred dogs. Friends and family members don’t always say so, but in that respect, we’re usually viewed as an oddity. Therefore, when we actually join the dog game and discover an entire world of likeminded souls, it feels like home instantly. Same thing applies when we meet a kindred spirit. After awhile, we sort of develop built-in radar to automatically recognize and welcome a newcomer to our ranks…sometimes.
Edith Wharton Meets Fitzcarraldo: A Year of Change, But No Change of Heart
In January of 2020, the Co-Vid 19 pandemic rolled over us all, and we’ve talked extensively in these pages about how bravely and imaginatively the fancy measured up to the challenge.
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. That little something maybe a breeder, judge, or exhibitor mentioned or a sentence from the breed standard.
The Post-Covid Dog Club Economy
As anyone who has tried to rent a car lately knows, prices are astronomical, availability is rare, and even if you do find a reservation and book it in advance, it doesn’t mean there will be a car available when you arrive. Gold Levels and long-term, loyal customers get shut out just as easily as anyone.
On The Cover
It is our pleasure to present GCHS Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic, a multiple US BIS and BISS winner, affectionately known as “Orca.”
From The Publisher
By now, many in the sport are aware of the directive AKC sent via email to all judges. The subject line read Revisions to the Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges. The email contained a post from Judging Operations stating that, “The AKC Board at its July 2021 meeting approved modifications to the Rules, Polices and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges to provide greater clarity and enhance understanding of AKC’s expectations to individuals who may be approved to judge AKC conformation events.” I won’t publish the details because the modifications are lengthy.
All Revved Up!!!
Yes, Dogs are our life, but we all have some sort of a side passion. A little something, we do to otherwise occupy our minds. I have always been amazed by the number of Motor Heads in the dog world.
Senior Moments, Then & Now
Gotta love those old dogs. They have been around the block a few times and know all the tricks of the trade.
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.
