Opening Night at the Garden

The Westminster Judges Talk About Their Choices on Night 1

Issues raised by the Pointer protest invited an avalanche of opinionated advice long before social media facilitated this unsavory process. In other words, it was a non-stop global embarrassment for the American purebred fancy–especially those big players with a major stake in the game–and there were quite a few by then.

Doctor Thomas Burger had no prior experience in dog breeding. He and his wife, planning on retirement, decided to breed and raise Afghan hounds, finding that top hounds can command sales prices of several thousands of dollars.

A new competitor for purebred dog breeders emerged some years ago. Heralding a new century, new achievements & new habits.

Another Westminster is in the books. Another Westminster winner has been crowned. Dogdom celebrated the crown jewel of our sport with all the reverie it richly deserves.

On The Cover of the March, 2016 Issue of The Canine Chronicle – GCh. Jcrv-Klasse Warrior Raising The Banner

People begin showing dogs for many different reasons. In general, anything short of true dedication is bound to fail. But never say never.

AKC is generally considered one of those impenetrable bluechip organizations. It probably seems that way now, but it didn’t simply arise in full corporate splendor on Madison Avenue.

The deadline to file your 2016 income tax return is April 15th, and it will be here before you know it. Whether you have recently had your first litter or your last, or are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your next litter, you may have found yourself asking, “Will the Internal Revenue Service allow me to write off the costs associated with breeding and raising a litter?”

Our world is filled with advice on breeding dogs and much of it is very good. Examples include, “pick a stud dog who will improve your bitch’s weak points.”