By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Consider the following scenario. It could be any place, any time, with a little imagination. A series of large-entry dog shows is being held on four or five consecutive days. On the first, a number of Specialties are taking place, some independently at different locations in the same general vicinity, […]
by Gretchen Bernardi The subject of last month’s article, A History Lesson—Part I, was a change in mood that was sweeping the AKC in 1986 and 1987, beginning with the Delegate Advisory Committee that recommended changes to the rules governing championships. Those recommendations were initially met with reserved approval, but that approval, upon closer […]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith · So, you write that a judge, “doesn’t know his ass from his elbow!” Previously, you show to the judge and the judge doesn’t put your dog up but puts up a dog that you consider inferior to yours. You feel you have the right to your opinion. You […]
By Gay Dunlap Jerry Garcia’s famous quote comes to mind at times like these… “Somebody has to do something, and it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.” To paraphrase, “Somebody has to do something and it better be us!” There’s another quote that works well under the current circumstances as well, and […]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith Thank goodness the Judging Approval process is soon to be implemented (March 1). It reduces the number of Permits (Provisional) assignments from 5 to 3. This reduction in required assignments will certainly be beneficial to many of us who are applying for more breeds. However, if assignments do not come […]
By William J. Given There are four areas we evaluate when we judge Junior Showmanship. Those areas are proper breed presentation, skill in the individual dog’s presentation, knowledge of ring procedure, and appearance and conduct. The dog must be groomed and exhibited in the manner appropriate with its presentation in the Breed ring. Probably the […]
By Chris Robinson There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about the value of “independent thinkers” in any organization. The ability to be creative in thinking, to think “outside the box,” “around the box” and “through the box” is a greatly prized trait in most situations. That being the case, my dogs […]
At its October meeting, the AKC board approved the procedures to be used for registering the Dalmatians. The written procedure is over 500 words long and complex, laid out in ten points. These dogs will come in under Open Registration, designated as descendants of the “Stocklore Stipples,” the same dogs that have been called the LUA Dalmatians.
I have been a breeder of purebred dogs for longer than many of you have been alive. I am not alone for, in fact, many share incredible longevity within the fancy. I lay claim to forty-two years and there are others who have been at the game even longer. It is to those of us old-timers that the paucity of quality in many Bred By Exhibitor classes looms as an often shocking state of affairs.
By Peter Baynes “Being indisposed for several months after gruesome back surgery, it has given me the opportunity to reflect and ponder on life in the dog show world, and other frivolous thoughts…” • Why does the AKC still have an expensive office in Manhattan? • Why can’t delegates charge a fee? • Is it […]
