The dog game is designed to focus our attention on clearly defined milestones and let’s face it, we are all running this marathon toward some particular finish line. Obviously, we’re aware of the incredible stories underlying those brief, history-making achievements. But it’s worthwhile to remind ourselves of that fact. Success in this sport is a long, complicated reality.
If you have not had the opportunity to read our Publisher’s comments this month, (https://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/from-the-publisher-46/) I encourage you to do so. The topic is judging, and the reasons why people judge. Currently, there are over 3,000 licensed AKC judges. Based on the panels at shows over the last couple years, that number is hard [...]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Working Group of German origin. I am a large muscular yet elegant dog with a proud head carriage. I am distinguished by my black mask, substantial bone, balanced build and double coat. I am a gentle giant with an even temperament of utmost importance for [...]
One can assume (and you all know what that word can mean) I undoubtedly have the background to make that statement. I attended over 100 shows a year for 25 years as a handler and now seem to be getting close to that number as a judge annually. I might have averaged between 10 to 40 Best In Shows a year as a handler. As a judge I do around 10-15 Best In Shows and hundreds of Group assignments per annum.
Did you correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who did you name in this photo? Answer: Judge Richard Guevara and then handler Larry Cornelius, who is now an AKC Representative based in California. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your [...]
1. The judge has withheld all awards from your dog in the BBE class for lack of merit. You’ve also entered the same dog in Open. Can you still show him in Open? Must you still show him in Open? What if the judge had awarded him 2nd out of 1 instead?
A few months ago, I was asked to speak at a conference held jointly by the Canadian Kennel Club and the Canadian Dog Show Judges Association. The topic was “Ethics in Dog Show Judging”. The first thing I did was ask myself if it was ethical to talk about ethics without having an advanced degree in ethics. Was it in my scope of competence? I passed a few entry-level college courses in ethics many years ago, but that clearly does not make me an expert.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Stan Flowers passed away at the age of 87. Stan will always be remembered as the consummate professional and a great mentor, friend, breeder, and sportsman. Stan was one of the most successful dog handlers in the history of the sport with a career [...]
This is a unique opportunity to watch top breeder and professional handler Kay Peiser as she discusses the Chinese Crested. Her world-famous Kaylen’s Kennel has produced numerous Best In Show and Best In Specialty Show Winning #1 Chinese Cresteds and top Toys and now she is going to share her winning formula with you! Drawing [...]
While enjoying dinner with some doggie friends recently, the topic of judging found its way into our conversation. (surprise, surprise!) However, this wasn’t the typical discussion about the merits, or lack thereof, of today’s judges. This conversation was about the reasons people choose to judge dogs. We wondered aloud why people want to become judges and why some attempt to gain approval for more breeds as soon as possible.
