Knock. Three. Times. On the ceiling if you want me. That notable lyric from Tony Orlando and Dawn were no truer words spoken in my dog show world. When purchasing a puppy from an AKC breeder, one must register the dog. Breeders usually have a theme to follow for the litter registration. The breeders also identify the litter as a limited or full registration.
The liver is a complex organ necessary for survival. Providing over 500 vital functions, which can best be envisioned as a series of organic filters. Blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver where toxins are removed, glucose is converted to glycogen for storage, and amino acids are regulated. The liver also stores iron and other minerals, removes bacteria from the bloodstream, makes immune factors and converts ammonia to urea.
The official AKC statistics are currently undergoing processing. This processing time has been atypical and we understand any frustration you may have.
The Havanese breed originated in Cuba. It is a member of the Bichon family of dogs which also includes the Bichon Frise, Maltese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen, and Bolognese.
Driving home the other evening, our car headlights illuminated a man walking a most glamourous looking dog. Marc slowed down and I gazed out of the window. It was a Rough Collie but, for Britain, one of a most unusual color.
The dog was pure white with tricolor markings on its head. It was quite stunning.
Each week, more and more judges are taking a leap of faith, returning to the ring for the first time since early 2020. How do they feel about taking that step after a longer than anticipated time away from judging? Is there anxiety, like going to an overdue visit to the dentist? Will it be just a walk in the park? Every judge, surely, has an individualized concept of how that day will be. Read the opinions which this month’s respondents share. They are as diverse as they are thoughtful. You may or may not be surprised by them. What you will appreciate is the honesty and sincerity of each of these judges.
As we have seen in so many of our pedigree dogs’ histories, again, and again, the names of one or two special men or women always seem to outshine the rest. These are the ones that, in many cases, dedicate their whole lives to the formation and preservation of their chosen breed, and their efforts and sacrifice deserve to be recognized and remembered.
The next breed we tackle in my ongoing series of interviews with breed experts is the Golden Retriever.
Our sport is deeply rooted in history and tradi- tion. The great dogs and great dog people are written about in books and magazines, and stories about them are passed on whenever dog show people gather.
The English Springer Spaniel evolved from land spaniels developed in England, differentiated initially by behavior (springing) and size (bigger). It is the most popular sporting spaniel according to AKC’s 2014 registration statistics. The breed is very competitive in the sporting group, with multiple English Springers often ranked among the top twenty sporting dogs.
