Anyone living through the 2016 election knows how quickly and completely hype tends to commandeer re?ality. Technology has made that slippery slope more treacherous, but it’s not a modern phenomenon. Politicians can probably learn a thing or two from the dog world in that respect.
I was saddened to hear that Ron Scott was a bit under the weather: After a short stay in the hospital, I hear he is home and on the mend. Get well quickly and take care of yourself my friend!
Thoughts and prayers are with Bergit and Hans Kabel as she fights a serious illness. Bergit – the entire fancy is thinking about you and sending good thoughts to you and your family.
Our own Cheslie Pickett Smithey took a journey across the pond to the Royal in Melbourne, Australia to judge juniors. I can’t wait to hear about the journey and her judging experience!
The most challenging aspect of improving a breed is measuring the actual performance of breeders. Since success is truly measured by results, continuous assessment is a necessary process that must be administered in order to monitor the achieve- ment of milestones throughout the span of the breeding program.
In today’s world, social media keeps us updated on the comings and goings of others, and the things they feel are important to them. I admit I’m on Facebook daily looking at posts of friends and family to keep in touch with what
The sport of purebred dogs is blessed to include outstanding people. Many are professionals in a variety of disciplines.
As a photographer, let me tell you every time my phone rings and I can see from the number that it is not my 90 year-old Mother or sister calling about Mother, I shutter.
Everyone knows the drill. Standing at ringside with high hopes and visions of triumph then…the big name handler shows up and …show’s over folks, this guy never loses.
The Obama Administration’s IRS scandal is back in the news. The function of the IRS is to help American taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibili- ties, and to apply the Tax Code with integrity and fairness to all.
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.
