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2018 Westminster KC Judging Panel
Judging Panel Announced for Westminster Week’s Four Competitions Held in New York City, which will take place Feb. 12-13, 2018
Intent Versus Impact
Our words transmit information on two levels, intent and impact. Webster’s Dictionary defines Intent as, “The state of mind with which an act is done: volition* and impact as, “To have a direct ef- fect or impact on: impinge on.** The intent and impact of the speaker may not be how the listener receives the information.
The French Braid
By Peri Norman When I started in showing dogs, it was considered important to have your hair secured so that it did not get in your face when you were moving or stacking the dog. I would squirm impatiently as my mother worked her magic so that my hair would not come loose due to […]
What Has Happened To The Retriever Hunt Tests?
It takes quite a bit these days to get me to climb on the soapbox as age and experience have tempered the burning desire to “right a wrong,” something which is a fierce fire in the heart of every successful investigative reporter which is what I do in “my other life.”
Dogs And Dwarfs – Dogs in Historical Art
Paintings of dogs portrayed with a dwarf became popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Dwarfs were common at nearly every Euro- pean court; the Spanish royal court had more than 100 dwarfs.
AKC Achiever Dog Program
The American Kennel Club offers many opportunities for people to participate in more than 4,100 dog events.
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.
Brittany – The Dual Dog
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.
Round Table – Exhibitors and Judges Discuss the Sport
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?
