It could almost be called a comedy of errors if not for the tragic consequences. Just one day after United made headlines around the world for the callous treatment and death of a passenger’s ten-month-old Frenchie pup, a German Shepherd with an intended destination of Kansas City was somehow was re-routed to Tokyo. Yes, that Tokyo!
Airline personnel have been wielding big power in the years since 9/11. Passengers are regularly berated, fined, kicked off flights, and worse for perceived infractions ranging from what they are reading to what they are wearing as cabin attendants seek to maintain order on the flight.
Mrs.Claire Steidel is not only a most educated and thorough judge, a prominent breeder of Basset Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, a multiple group judge and highly skilled canine-related writer, but she is also a knowledgeable and thorough advocate of her breeds and our dog sport in general.
“Breeders, exhibitors, judges, and professional handlers are working hard to benefit the fancy. If not for them, the show scene would be greatly altered.”
This month AKC began issuing Achiever Dog certificates to acknowledge dogs that compete in a variety of sports. On the surface that sounds great, but I was surprised to see dogs that I know only as conformation dogs suddenly posting their certificates on Facebook, with friends congratulating them on their versatility.
Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact it is invisible to anyone who is too stupid and incompetent to appreciate its quality.”
The words “responsible” and “breeding” should be an inseparable combination in the purebred dog breeding community. I am going to suggest that we also add the word, “purposeful.”
The Salmon Run Cluster in Oregon hosted several seminars and a round table discussion as a part of the Pure Dog Talk University. This was a wonderful event! Much spirited discussion took place among the various groups of the dog fancy.
Clever show chairs know that building a panel with good judges who are knowledgeable, professional, and eager to engage positively with exhibitors is a “win win” for all.
GROUP and BEST IN SHOW JUDGES Talk About Their Choices in Their Own Words…
