Head Cases

What makes a great head case is the handiwork of several important elements. First is the formation and length of the bones of the skull. Often fanciers mistakenly refer to the skull as the top of the head encasing the brain.

What makes a great head case is the handiwork of several important elements. First is the formation and length of the bones of the skull. Often fanciers mistakenly refer to the skull as the top of the head encasing the brain.

The above introduction above is not entirely correct. Long before Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon, was born, black-and-tan Setters could be found in Great Britain.

For decades, it has been the preferred choice for vet school graduates. In spite of a glutted market, a private practice in a major city guaranteed financial security and a comfortable lifestyle.

If there is one country I never tire of visiting, it is Finland – especially when the journey’s end involves her dog shows and related canine events. Friends who know my obsession with all things Finnish politely ask after my trips, and groan quietly through clenched teeth at my long-winded answers.

Show committees typically dread the work and planning for their upcoming events. The general attitude is hope for the best, but prepare for the worst – because countless glitches inevitably complicate the process. According to some show committees, an unexpected issue has become one of their biggest challenges.

From this skillful use of words are parallels easily drawn to the sport of purebred dog competition. Corresponding in a reminiscent way of olden days when this sport was an uncommon privilege. In a measure, the sport once was a benefit enjoyed by certain persons beyond the advantages of most.

In my mediation practice I find that many of my clients are eager to immediately speak up, just not to the people who most need to hear what they have to say. They want to avoid direct confrontation yet fuel its fire by speaking to others outside the situation who support their point of view.

I wonder just how many times I or my hunting dog-owning pals have uttered that phrase, always as a prelude to recounting some action that seemed perfectly good, sane and sensible at the time but ultimately resulted in total disaster.

By Amy Fernandez Decades of negative publicity hasn’t curtailed consumer demand for pet shop puppies. That irresistible window display remains an unfailing lure for customers. Predictably, a few moments of bonding with a cuddly pup seals the deal. Impulse buying is a key component of this business and a major reason for buyer remorse. However, […]

On March 25th the dog world lost famed handler Bob Bartos. Although he formally retired in the 1970s his sharp observations, invaluable advice, and priceless recollections profoundly influenced the sport until his death at age 100.