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It’s difficult to believe that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) is midway through its second decade. Its ongoing success long ago eclipsed early uncertainties about the potential for an AKC-sponsored show, especially an invitational event. AENC continues moving forward, getting bigger and better each year. Conceived in partnership with it sponsor Eukanuba dog food, this unique showcase of canine talent immediately made headlines for its whopping cash prizes, most notably a BIS bounty of $50,000 to spice up a year’s supply of Eukanuba dog food.
November 11th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
By Amy Fernandez The advent of live streaming video has revolutionized public interest in dog shows. It’s essentially the lifeline that has brought new fans to the sport at a time when both entries and attendance are dwindling. Westminster pioneered this innovation a decade ago, receiving 150,000 hits the first year. Since there was no […]
October 22nd, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
by Stephanie Smith Do you remember when you got your first AKC-registered show quality puppy? My mind automatically filled with thoughts of purple ribbons and Championships, but my breeder and mentors suggested a more practical first step — taking my first Golden Retriever puppy to a match. After all, “wiggling for exam” had to transform […]
October 21st, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 87 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members. Recognition of a breed by the FCI means that in almost every European country, that breed can be awarded FCI championship prizes.
October 21st, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial | Read More »
It’s truly amazing that some breeds manage to surmount the hurdles along their path to recognition. DNA analysis confirms that the Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier, and Lhasa Apso rank among the world’s most ancient breeds. Their histories have been entwined for centuries in the East. Unfortunately, that also became the case when they arrived in the West – thanks to possibly the biggest train wreck in kennel club history.
October 18th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial | Read More »
Some of you may be considering applying to the American Kennel Club to become a licensed judge of your breed. The American Kennel Club has certain requirements for initial applicants. The requirements include: complete six stewarding assignments and six judging assignments at sanctioned or specialty matches, sweepstakes, futurities or open shows. You must meet the AKC’s occupational eligibility requirements and attend a Basic Judging Institute. You must also successfully complete the Anatomy, Procedural and Junior Showmanship “open book” written exams.
October 17th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial | Read More »
By Lisa Dubé Forman The majestic Irish Wolfhound breed is seeking immediate financial aid! Many readers may not be aware of the massive rescue that recently took place. The Houston SPCA raided a Texas property and over 140 animals, including over 70 Irish Wolfhounds, were rescued from hell. You can read more on this in […]
October 17th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
One of the virtues of getting old is that you get to sit back, put your feet up on your desk and pontificate. Sometimes the folks in your vicinity are even polite enough to listen to what you have to say. In this pontification, I’m going to offer some advice to those of you who are new to field work on how to not waste your entry fees and when you should. Since you get what you pay for and this advice is free, you can attach whatever value to it that you choose. However, I do have some credentials to support this advice.
October 16th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial | Read More »
By Amy Fernandez Purina held its second Better with Pets summit in midtown Manhattan this week. From one point of view, it’s a smart marketing ploy. After all, reinforcing the importance of our pets translates into a bigger customer base. The event’s baseline theme emphasized the interspecies bond. Purina explored every angle of this phenomenon […]
October 15th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
When dog owners and handlers leave an unsatisfactory exhibiting partnership with each other they often feel either anger or relief about the termination. Common reasons for termination are:
• The handler was not meeting expectations
• The owner was not paying the agreed-upon fees
• Individually, either were too demanding
October 14th, 2014 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial | Read More »
