There is an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. To someone who makes their living putting words on paper and takes considerable pride in doing quality work, that is a painful but undeniable truth.
The World’s Biggest Dog Show finished in style with a Standard Poodle named Ricky – CH AM CH Afterglow Maverick Sabre, taking the top honor.
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.
“Dear Sam…..you were one-in-a-million! I loved being in your company along with Marion, talking dogs and a myriad of other things…”
By Lisa Dubé Forman That’s right, our dogs have shock absorbers just like vehicles and without these, the dog is in for a very bumpy ride. So where are these miraculous parts on our dogs? I speak of the pasterns, of course. All dogs have two sets of pasterns. Those familiar with anatomy may believe there […]
The grey coats — otherwise known as Norwegian Elkhounds — came and went leaving a wonderfully lasting impression on everyone. The Norwegian Elkhound Association of America’s (NEAA) 25th National Specialty was held on April 23-26, 2014, in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
… First, I think if points are to be awarded for Reserve Best In Show, the second place dog from the group of the BIS winner should be allowed to enter the ring and compete for Best In Show. This procedure is no different from Reserve Winners Dog or Bitch. Why not apply the same procedure to RBIS? Who’s to say the second-best dog that day wasn’t also second in the BIS winner’s group?
Perfect because Count Noble arrived in the United States from England in 1880, a time when dog shows and field trials were just establishing themselves throughout America.
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.
