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The AKC National Championship Offers More Than Ever!
By Amy Fernandez Seventeen years…it’s still hard to believe. Many of us didn’t quite know what to expect from that very first AKC National Championship that made its debut back in 2001. The big money, game show atmosphere – and especially AKC’s direct involvement – were just a few reasons why the whole thing rumbled […]
A Gathering of Collies – Virtues and Tradition
Much has been written about what is wrong in purebred dogs today, so it is a pleasure to find an event that embodies the fellowship, tradition, and simple joy that is the best of our sport. Since 1997, collie fanciers have celebrated their breed at an annual “Gathering” in August.
The Fundamentals of Canine Locomotion
Dogs come in many different sizes, from the towering Irish Wolfhound all the way down to the diminutive Chi- huahua. Construction, weight and natural balance all dif- fer. Most breeds are slightly longer than tall.
Breed Priorities – The Briard
Briard breeder-judges and breed mentors were invited to participate in a survey to identify what characteristics are most important when evaluating individual dogs in their breed, and which might be less so.
Barbado da Terceira – The Sheepdog from Portugal
In September 2005, the Barbado da Terceira was presented for the first time at a dog show in Portugal. The Barbado’s home, Terceira, is an island in the Azores, an archipelago of nine vol- canic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 850 miles west of the Iberian peninsula. The archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal. The capital is Ponto Delgada on the island of São Miguel.
Of Course They Love Us – We Always Knew They Did
Have you ever wondered why Fido is so ecstatic when you come home after a few hours absence? Or, why Rover is so quick to put his head on your lap when you are feeling down, and why Bella puts her paw on your arm when you slump, tired and discouraged, into your favorite chair?
Vulnerability and Courage – Discussing Animal Welfare
Many readers of this column may also follow Pure Dog Talk hosted by Laura Reeves. This podcast focuses on topics of interest to the purebred dog community.
Hound Popularity – By the Numbers
Who doesn’t love polls and surveys? Mountains of tedious data get neatly distilled into a convenient takeaway message.
An Examination of Movement in Dogs – Part 4
The pelvis functions as the base of operations for all movement. It is responsible for transferring energy created by the hindquarters (drive) through the bridge (the topline), allowing for the dog’s natural outline and, ultimately, suspension which promotes reach of the front assembly during movement.
