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There’s an age-old adage about handlers that goes something like this: “You’re only as good as the dog on the end of your lead.” This applies to all handlers, whether professional or not; and it’s still true today.
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The Great Escape – Stolen Dogs Escape Certain Death in China
By Amy Fernandez They didn’t escape from Alcatraz; maybe it was worse. Seven dogs from Changchun, China, were packed onto a transport truck headed to a dog meat market when they did the impossible. Let’s preface this by saying that China’s relationship with dogs can only be called paradoxical. The country’s reputation for mistreatment and […]
On The Cover
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The Canine Singalong is More Than a Habit
By Amy Fernandez Those who don’t live with it non-stop tend to consider canine howling as charming, fascinating, etc. Those of us who do live with it usually have a different view. It’s piercing, unrelenting, unstoppable–and it gets attention. Of course, that’s precisely the point. Howling is endemic to some breeds, but it’s also contagious. […]
Do Dog Owners Live Longer?
By Amy Fernandez We all have those days when the dogs are driving us crazy. Endless dog chores, unfathomable dog emergencies, staggering vet bills, normal dog bills… Okay, this is too depressing to continue, but you get the point. The next time you have one of those days, just keep this in mind. A recently […]
Rebuilding The Heart Of Our Clubs
Across the country, American Kennel Club conformation clubs are under strain. Rising costs and shrinking venue options are part of the story, but behind the scenes, most clubs are fighting a quieter, more personal battle: people problems.
Do You Feel Like You Belong? – Reflections From Westminster
At some point, many people who enter the dog show world without history or connections ask themselves: do I really belong here?
Closet Confidential – Westminster Daytime Judges
Click here to read the complete article 284 – March, 2026 Curated By Elaine Lessig Click here to read the complete article 284 – March, 2026
The Stories Of Westminster
President Donald Sturz said that in recent years, the focus of the club has been on “stories”. It’s a way of sending the message that Westminster’s history is not just in its data.
In Their Own Words
Predictably, Westminster presented an event worthy of this historic occasion. It wasn’t hard to do. This club has such a rich, fascinating history.
