by Amy Fernandez Lately, AKC seems to introduce new classes and revise requirements faster than exhibitors can keep up with the changes. This industrious tinkering is meant to rekindle exhibitor participation as entries continue to flat-line. There’s no question that the regular classes are long overdue for an overhaul. But AKC hasn’t really investigated that […]
by Lisa Dubé Forman Kid’s love dogs and Show Dogs Escape to the Seashore by Marsha Hall Brown is a charming children’s story filled with adventures involving our beloved companions. Written not just as a teaching aid to educate kids about dog shows but instead an adventurous tale that may fulfill a child’s fantasy of […]
By Amy Fernandez Almost overnight, biotech drugs have transitioned from a futuristic concept to an indispensible aspect of modern medicine. They now rank as seven of the top 10 prescription drugs for humans and may soon have an equally big impact in veterinary medicine. Among other breakthroughs, gene sequencing provided new insight into disease processes […]
by Dee Wingfield My name is Dee Wingfield, mostly from Florida, but I can be found traveling in my motor home almost anywhere these days. I am probably best known as a rescue person, but really I am a Keeshond person. I rescue Kees because I love them, not because I want to be a […]
Kids and dogs have long gone hand-in-hand. Youngsters beg parents for puppies, cuddle stuffed pooches till they’re ragged, and scour books full of canine capers. Now non-profit organizations can use this child-focused fascination with dogs of all breeds to help raise funds with the children’s books in the Super Bouv Series. Just think about it…what […]
By Pilar Kuhn When our Bouvier, Garrison, suffered from a double FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism), the neurologist told us that if he were ever to walk again, it would require lots of physical therapy. Another colleague of ours whose husband is a vet called to share with us that he is performing groundbreaking stem cell therapy […]
I’m getting to be “a child of the times”. Spending way too much time on my computer and iPad! Of course, most of this time is devoted to that which is near and dear to all of our hearts….the dog, dog shows and everything involved in this way of life.
In humans and canines, body structure can be related to overall health. If a human has legs that are bowed out or bowed inward or if the spine is curved, that person is likely to suffer from pain and other health problems.
Over the past few weeks, comments have been made about prominent personalities in the dog show world who have passed away; leaving their breed treasures and awards unassigned and subsequently put up for sale on eBay.
There are some who have an eye for fluidity and easy motion. There are many more who do not. Understanding or better yet, recognizing artistry of motion is not necessarily something that can be taught.
