It’s National Specialty Season!
Many people wait all year long for a trip to the National Specialty. A placement or a win in a class at a National Specialty warrants bigger brags.
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What Are They Looking For?
We all at one time or another have stood ringside and observed judges leaving us to shake our heads while muttering, “I must have missed something!”
Views From Montgomery Weekend October 4 – October 7, 2012 By Lisa Croft-Elliott
View more Around The Rings Photos …and check back often for more photos and results from the Montgomery Weekend
Reserve Winners – Now More Than a Head Nod at Nationals
You’ve probably already heard the news from a colleague or perhaps from the source itself, the AKC delegate body voted in favor of awarding a three-point major for Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch at National Specialties when the total entry is at least double of what is required for a five point major.
Remembering Stump
Stump died on September 25, 2012 but his message lives on. Never underestimate veterans, and most importantly, sometimes the insane thing is exactly the right move.
Parent Breed Club National Specialties: Are They Irrelevant Now?
Parent breed club extravaganzas of the past were the event to attend. It was the social event of the year.
Westminster BIS Winner JR Passes Away at 15
The dog fancy is mourning the passing of the top winning Bichon in breed history and 2001 Westminster Best In Show winner Champion Special Times’ Just. He was with his loving handler, Scott Sommer, at the time of his death. Scott confirmed that he passed away peacefully.
The AKC Nominating Committee Procedural Changes Brings More Participation
Q&A with the AKC nominating committee’s Chairperson, Gretchen Bernardi
Change Is Good
…And we’re still getting used to the bag’o’treats they unveiled last July- 4-6 Month Puppy Competition, Reserve Best In Show, and Open Shows.
The Neck & The 7 Cervical Vertebrae
The function of the seven cervical vertebrae in a dog is to support the head and protect the spinal cord. It is constructed in a gentle “S” curve allowing the head to be arched upwards and backwards, so the head can be held facing the direction of movement, and also allowing forward flexion to reach the ground for sniffing and eating.
