By Peter Baynes In a recent article, I came up with a name for a breed in a comic portrayal of that breed’s followers. Compared to the naming of other strange new breeds, Bulgarian Stitch Hound seemed quite normal. I hope some naïve readers didn’t search the Internet for puppies. A regular reader of my […]
By Chris Robinson It happens every year. In late September and early October, as birds with migration to warmer climates on their minds gather in flocks that are increasingly restless, hunters and their dogs experience a similar sort of primordial stirring. For those of us who hunt and live in the northern tier states, the […]
by Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones “A breeder can be at cross-purposes unless he or she is very careful” As a result of attending a number, six to be exact, of Sporting breed National Specialties in recent weeks, this writer has again had occasion to ponder upon the question of how far certain entities can be taken […]
by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq.-Mediator The National Dog Show was held in Philadelphia in November. December brought the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show festivities are in New York each February. Finding a way to safely transport our top show dogs to Philadelphia, Florida and New York is often […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones On occasion, usually as a result of some strong sentiment or other being expressed, reader reactions are summarily received, more often than not in the form of e-mails, other times verbally, in person. Oftentimes these missives and communications come as no surprise and are, fortunately, almost always affirmative and supportive, hence […]
I’m probably not the only dog person watching Seaworld’s spiraling PR disaster and thinking “been there, done that.”
By Lisa Dubé Forman Yes, pun intended, I mean filling station. My play on words is tailor-made for this discussion about dogs, particularly on their fill and station. Many hobbyists who are unfamiliar with the phrase ‘station’ are shaking their heads but then so is the notion about filling this station — filling what with […]
By Lisa Dubé Forman His neck is on the line. This idiom is appropriate when conversing about show dogs but also specialized breeds. Yes, the neck is more than just another part of the canine skeletal structure that connects the trunk and the head. In truth, it seems to have fluctuating levels of importance depending […]
Thanks to her vaudeville heritage she also understood the crucial connection between public recognition and success. Coast to coast promotion was second nature to her. Henrietta knew exactly how to get her show on the road when circuits and interstate travel began revising the dog game.
By Lisa Dubé Forman ‘Hear no evil’ is one principle of an ancient proverb. Our canine friends believe they hear nothing but good things from us mostly due to their unwavering dedication and unconditional love for us. Naturally, we are truly fortunate to have such extraordinary carnivores as our closest allies and guardians. As part […]
