The novice must realize that show merit represents the combination of inherited structural quality plus early socialization, training, conditioning and handling. This is generally gleaned through experience and knowledge, which newcomers to the game so often lack and must focus on acquiring.
By Amy Fernandez Everyone agrees that this sport has changed drastically in the past couple of decades. Somehow, somewhere we have lost that crucial legacy of knowledge, that intrinsic understanding of what it’s really about. There’s no definable reason for this. AKC and parent clubs are totally on board with ongoing educational programs and events […]
By Amy Fernandez Researchers from all over the world have jumped on board to study those two prehistoric pups unearthed from the Siberian tundra. Officially known as Tumat Dog and Tumat Puppy, they are the most well-preserved ancient mammals ever recovered, which is surprising for the obvious reason that puppies are far more delicate structurally. […]
The Multiple Best In Show & Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winning Br., Panam., FCI Intl., Am. MBIS/MRBIS GCh. GrandCru Giaconda, CGC
by William Given Time passes quickly and the Keeshond Club of America National Specialty is rapidly approaching. This year’s National is being held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The dates are May 23-29, 2016, and you can expect copious amounts of sunshine as well as precipitation. There should be an assortment of vendors offering unique Keeshond […]
In each and every breed of dog there are health tests recommended or required by parent clubs and fellow breeders before considering a dog or bitch for carrying on and taking their foray into the whelping box.
The English Setter was one of nine Sporting breeds first recognized when AKC was formed in 1878, and an English Setter was the first registered with registration number 1.
The Sporting Group may rank as the premier showcase of dog breeding artistry and/or canine genetic versatility, depending on personal perspective.
Happiness is never getting sued. However, when people are in conflict over an animal, deciding to sue is an easy choice.
In 1948, Metro Goldwyn Mayer released a musical romance starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland titled “The Pirate.” Among the songs written for this musical by the late, great American songwriter Cole Porter (“Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Begin the Beguine” etc. etc.) was a ditty titled “Be a Clown” in which Kelly twice, the second time with Garland, extolled the virtues of a clown’s life (“Wear the cap and the bells and you’ll rate with all the great swells.”)
