On a happier note, Don Powell and Liz Holle were married this past weekend on the beach in Duck, North Carolina. I understand it was a lovely venue for a quaint wedding. We wish the popular couple all the best for many happy years to come!
The dog world was saddened by the news that Joe Tacker passed away on August 27, 2016. Joe was a fixture at dog shows for nearly 60 years as a judge becoming one of AKC’s few all-rounders. He judged less over the past several years, but he could still be found in the ring several times per year. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Joe found a career as a commercial airline pilot. We will all miss his friendly smile and kind demeanor at our shows.
Best wishes to Cassie Clark, former assistant to Bruce and Tara Schultz, as she brings her catering business, The Cozy Kitchen, out to the hunting lodge owned by Jim & Janet Moses. Cassie is such a talented lady. We know she will do GREAT! Hurry back, Cassie: We miss you already!
I’ve had a secret love affair with the Sealyham Terrier for a very long time. And, recently, a nearly 100 year old, very rarely seen book filled with adventurous hunts through dreamy countrysides filled with elegant participants from early 20th Century
This month we look at how to address and manage owner, breeder and handler expectations.
The place to go to if you have a question about a problem or proper etiquette at dog shows.
If you have a champion dog of superior quality that you wish to offer at stud, it comes with heavy responsibilities. There are four areas of responsibility that you must acknowledge, they are: a responsibility to the dog fancy in general, to your breed in particular, to your dog, and to any bitch that you breed.
Regarding that point I was so encouraged to hear Marissa Clark’s intro before she judged the Sussex Spaniel specialty on Friday. Prior to the start of judging, she addressed all exhibitors outside the ring calling their attention to the heat and giving all the license to wet their dogs down and keep them cool: She comforted all by saying she is familiar with coated dogs and would NOT negatively view anyone who wet their dog down. She then gave all of the exhibitors the choice to go at a faster pace to minimize the length of time these dogs would be in the heat. Much to my delight all agreed to go at a rapid pace for the sake of the dogs. Kudos to Marissa Clark and the Sussex Spaniel folks!!!!!
I am quite certain that there are many owners of highly successful stud dogs that are aghast at the quality of some of the bitches presented or sent to them for service. Too often the bitch is shipped in fr
The phrase “real dog person” is frequently bandied about in this sport. Possibly, the highest compliment to bestow on a fellow fancier, that vague reference requires no explanation within our world.
