Infallability and a view from both sides of the fence
It’s a rather interesting subject, infallibility…or the lack of it. Unfortunately antonyms for infallibility include some rather contemptuous words…
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2013 Eurasia International Dog Show
What has 60+ rings covering 3 pavillions and has a distinct Russian flair? The 2013 Eurasian International Dog Show, of course! This show, held March 23 & 24, 2013, attracted some of Europe’s top dogs and was the place to be last weekend. As you can see below, they have […]
What Do You Want From Me?
Lots of expectations on both sides of the equation. Lambert asks in his song, “What do you want from me?” His fans obviously want more hit songs, want to see him more, and want to buy more of his music. I hope this article has helped the reader form some new “wants” and expectations for the sport we all love. What would really be exciting is if we became the “American Idol” for our sport and share that energy with all around us. I believe our sport will be stronger if we all work to live up to each other’s expectations, satisfy our dog show-related wants, and support with all our energies this community many of us call “family”.
The Scoop on Frozen Semen
by Pilar Kuhn Modern technology has allowed many of us to keep certain stud dogs available for breeding long after the dogs have lived their lives with the ability to freeze and thaw semen. Whether the facility stores collections as straws or pellets, one thing is consistent – the inconsistency with clinic policies on ownership, […]
A Matter of Interpretation
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones It Is sometimes said that judges of the purebred dog in conformation competition have a duty and obligation to individually interpret breed standards and to effectively apply their conceptualization and understanding thereof in the process of reaching decisions as to respective merit. But what exactly do we mean by this type […]
Westminster Scandal
In this case, no necropsy or further toxicological tests was done to confirm the cause of death. Their grief and reluctance is understandable. No one wants to contemplate a deceased loved one in that context. But as things stand, his tragic death will reinforce negative perceptions about dog shows and fuel rumors rather than resolving a mystery that might have provided useful information for other exhibitors.
Crufts 2013 – Be there and avoid the jetlag!
Lisa, Carrie and Lisa Bridges will be keeping everyone in the loop on our facebook page like they did from the Garden this year. Get the insider views and tips on the world’s largest dog show from the trenches. If you are at the show send LisaCroft-Elliott or Carrie Russell-Smith a PM to let them […]
Our Dogs are Beloved Companions 98% Of The Time
We are in debt; we don’t spend our extra dollars on ourselves, and we are often exhausted. We give every ounce of ourselves to these dogs, and to the sport that furthers the existence of dogs for all to enjoy. Most of us have, at one time or another, rescued dogs. We have re-homed dogs from bad situations. We took in dogs that nobody else would want. And yes, we still have our “perfect show dogs” in addition to our rescues and re-homes.
We Are Not Judging Statues!
However, many handlers persist, sometimes in vain, to replace dog’s feet in positions that the dog has already decided were uncomfortable. Immediately after a correction, many dogs will then go on to move their other feet.
We Do Need Professional Handlers!
Professional Handlers are essential to the survival of our sport! They are needed just as much as Amateur Owner Handlers, breeders, and exhibitors with limited breeds in their string.
