The news and social media channels will be flooded for days with news about the tragedy at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. I read some posts that people had crossed the finish line five minutes before the first explosion while others alerted family and friends they were no where near the marathon route. Ultimately this made me appreciate our dog show community.
Along came UH UGA HRCH MHR Southern Standards Red Creole, MH, WCX, known affectionately as “Cooper.” He was headed for a life in the show ring with Lexie as she pursued Junior Showmanship, but a top groomer and handler took a look at the young dog and pronounced him not quite show quality. So the energetic pup went to boot camp with Rich and surprised everyone when he found his true calling as a hunting dog.
There are many bacterial infections that can cause a bitch to lose her litter and the one that most owners know of is Brucellosis.
In the firmament of purebred dog breeding and conformation competition, the matter of degrees of sophistication dictates how, to what extent, and at which level, each person participates.
One of the most significant pearls of wisdom I was fortunate to receive over the years was in these words: A sound dog will age more gracefully, be less likely to break down from stress or injury, experience less fatigue and greater efficiency in work, and stay healthier and more attractive throughout its life.
I stood open and welcoming. She continued, “That’s what I’ve heard.”
by Amy Fernandez The dog world lost another true individualist on March 30. Outspoken and gritty, Shirley Thomas was best known for her contribution to Toy breeds. But her daughter Gail Thomas emphasizes her mother’s extensive experience in many breeds. “Mom really knew dogs. My grandfather and uncle were involved in so many breeds. Mom […]
By Amy Fernandez During its thirteen year history, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) has become the unofficial grand finale of the show year. That significance will be magnified this year with the debut of a new format making it the centerpiece of a week-long canine extravaganza. Dubbed the Final Five at Eukanuba, it’s happening at […]
I moped around for days when I learned that Victor Joris passed away March 12.
On February 10, 2013, the American Kennel Club disseminated the “Get the Facts” email alert in response to a story by the New York Times titled, “Safety Concerns Stoke Criticism of Kennel Club” published February 9, 2013. This story was run just before the televising of the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and many will agree with my supposition that this story did not happen by chance but rather by design. Perhaps it is another example of opportunistic journalism leading up to the most publicized presentation of our passionate pursuit, the hobby or, in some cases, business of purebred dogs in our country.
