Looking Back With Lee: Remembering Sam Lawrence
“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…”
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Shock Absorbers
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 […]
Velkommen to the Grey Coats!
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.
Points for RBIS?
… 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?
The Art of the English Setter
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.
Head Cases
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.
Mastermind – Duke of Gordon
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.
Vets Making House Calls
For decades, it has been the preferred choice for vet school graduates. In spite of a glutted market, a private practice in a major city guaranteed financial security and a comfortable lifestyle.
The Finnish Winner Show
If there is one country I never tire of visiting, it is Finland – especially when the journey’s end involves her dog shows and related canine events. Friends who know my obsession with all things Finnish politely ask after my trips, and groan quietly through clenched teeth at my long-winded answers.
AKC Event Operations – Challenges and Changes
Show committees typically dread the work and planning for their upcoming events. The general attitude is hope for the best, but prepare for the worst – because countless glitches inevitably complicate the process. According to some show committees, an unexpected issue has become one of their biggest challenges.
