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The Kennel Club of Philadelphia – The Show Will Go On….
Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia has been busy working with County Health Officials and NBC Universal to work out the necessary details to hold their 2020 Dog Show on the regularly scheduled date of Saturday, November 14th (the Philadelphia Kennel Club normally holds a second show on the following Sunday).
The Last Minute Cluster Opens Wednesday!
We are happy to announce that another cluster of shows will precede the Hunt Country Cluster in Doswell, VA on 10/28-11/1, 2020.
The Competitive Edge – Don’t Leave Home Without It
Competition comes in many forms and on different levels, and while not everyone is looking to compete at the highest level, I believe it is important to find some level of competition in conformation–or in the companion or performance events–for everyone that wishes to participate in the sport of purebred dogs. Competition on any level is healthy; it gives our training purpose and structure, and leads to positive results.
Kennel Club Of Philadelphia Will Once Again Hold Its Annual All-Breed Dog Show
The show will be limited to a total of 400 dogs (200 each day).
Chihuahua – The pocket-sized companion with a king-sized heart!
Mexico was the destination of my first long-haul flight and it will always have a special place in my heart. So enamored was I by that very first trip to Cancun (in my twenties) that, over the succeeding years, I have revisited the country numerous times, taking in its breath-taking Mayan ruins, pristine beaches and, of course, its stunning wildlife.
BREAKING NEWS: The National Dog Show Is On!
The Canine Chronicle just received word that the Kennel Club of Philadelphia aka ’The National Dog Show’ will be held as scheduled in November in Oaks, PA. KC of Philadelphia President Wayne Ferguson said, “After a lot of hard work and careful planning, we have received approval to hold our show. This is fabulous news […]
Breed Priorities – Affenpinscher
The name “Affenpinscher” means “monkey-like terrier” in its native Germany, and the breed has a characteristic monkey-like facial expression. A rough coated, ap-proximately square dog, the Affenpinscher’s longer head hair framing the face, with the eyebrows and beard, contribute to the expression.
The Inner Game of Winning in the Dog Show World
Do you eavesdrop on other peoples’ conversations? Don’t worry – your secret’s safe, so answer honestly.
The Big E – Eliminate the Negative
Let me set the scene. It is 1944. World War II continues to dominate the country’s interest and concern. Movie goers fill every seat in their local theaters, eager to see the latest films which offer a perfect outlet, and some relief, from the rigors of war. Before the feature fills the screen, the newsreel with its stories from home and far away runs in its gritty black-and-white format. The strident voice of the narrator reverberates throughout the cinema like that of town criers of long ago. Finally, the moment has arrived for the latest blockbuster movie. Here Comes the WAVES starring the crooner of crooners, Bing Crosby, is the film for which all these theater goers have been waiting with mounting excitement.
