The Perfect Dog – The Cocker Spaniel

Most of us what breed we have – whether at a “Meet the Breeds” event, on a walk, therapy visit, or at a dog show – Cockers aren’t always easily recognized.

Most of us what breed we have – whether at a “Meet the Breeds” event, on a walk, therapy visit, or at a dog show – Cockers aren’t always easily recognized.

When you look at a Brittany, what do you see? Different people see different things. Some notice how athletic they look going around the show ring.

The Garden City Kansas Kennel Club decided we wanted to start some conversations. We know that everyone has friends at the dog shows with whom we engage in conversations, but how about inviting strangers to sit down with each other? We thought…wouldn’t that be interesting?

Probiotics are one of the current hot topics for canine care. But do you really understand what they are and how they benefit your dog? From general health to coat and physical performance, the canine gastro intestinal tract is a large factor. The following article is the first of two that will define the history and science, to ultimately assist you in making an educated choice regarding your dog’s well being.

Admittedly, no one picks up Wuthering Heights looking for pertinent information about their breed, but it’s a good example of the fascinating details of purebred history tucked away in unlikely places.

The Irish Setter is one of four Setters competing in regular AKC conformation competition, along with the English Set- ter, Gordon Setter, and Irish Red and White Setter.

In all my travels across our great country and around the world at- tending shows, and talking to breeders and judges, I have never quite understood how two intelligent people could look at the same dog and “see” it so differently.

After more than five decades of owning and living with a variety of different breeds, I find the eyes have become increasingly more important to me.

Several of our American dog fanciers had the good fortune to attend the Japanese Kennel Club show this past week. This event is truly one of the premier events of the Asian dog show scene. Bill Shelton judged Dobermans, Boxers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. He and Steve visited Japan’s Disney World, among other wonderful sightseeing […]

When we talk about how a dog can fit smoothly into human so- ciety, the key to success is how it can adapt to its environment on a daily basis to meet expectations in its behavior.