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Over 10,000 dogs were exhibited on Saturday, and again on Sunday at AKC conformation events across the country. I truly hope that this is demonstrative of an upswing in participation in our sport!
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The Dogs House Rules
An old friend of mine who is a retired FBI agent claims to know what dogs are thinking just by looking into their eyes or at their facial expressions and body language.
Meet the Europeans – Part 1 – The Italians
Many of today’s breeds originated in Europe. They were principally developed in Great Britain, Germany and France, but it would be hard to find any European country without a national dog breed. Meet the Europeans will explore the history of breeds on an old continent full of fanciers.
Breeder/Owner/Handlers Dominate the Finals
Winning Westminster is an incredible feat. The dog’s call name becomes a household word: Bang Away, James, Shannon, Manhattan, Indy, Robert, Kirby, Stump, Josh, Hickory, and Banana Joe to name a few.
New Breeds Debut at Westminster
The American Hairless Terrier, Pumi, and Sloughi…Benched shows like Westminster are a great opportunity to meet the newly-recognized breeds and the people devoted to them.
In Their Own Words – The Judges Discuss Their Choices
Westminster Group and BIS Judges Comment on Their Placements
Progressive Dog Club – A Recap
Neither rain, nor snow, nor loss of half the judging panel could stop this historic show in its 84th year.
Breed Priorities – Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Survey results vary from breed to breed in how much the 6. Topline firm and level experts agree with each other on what is most and least important in their breed. The greater the consistency, the more confident I am in the results.
Ego or Passion? – Responding to Criticism
Last month the Westminster Kennel Club show was held in New York. People from all over the world and the country came to New York to exhibit their purebred dogs in conformation and performance.
The 1967 Westminster Dog Show
Since moving to the Piers Westminster has been rapidly reinventing itself. The multifaceted, all-encompassing event unfolding over there really isn’t a break with tradition as much as a return to it.
