By Bonnie Threlfall Let me start by explaining what I am looking for in my first impression of a class of English Cockers as a whole. From across the ring, I am looking for compact, one piece dogs with balanced angulation at both ends. I am already mentally eliminating the long dogs that appear shelly and narrow, [...]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Terrier Group; my name coined by Teddy Roosevelt. I am a sturdy, compact, small-to-medium sized parti-colored dog giving the appearance of elegance and fitness, denoting speed, power and balance. Any variation of pied patterning is acceptable. White on my body is preferred to be between 10 [...]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published: January 2012 There has, in recent times, been concern expressed about the direction which the sport of pedigreed dogs is currently taking, with a seemingly shifting emphasis and focus occurring away from the pursuit of meaningful breeding practices. A rather oddly rhetorical, and in some ways slightly nonsensical, question [...]
Guess Who? Did you guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday correctly? Answer: David Fitzpatrick showing to Mrs. Annie Rodgers Clark 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 photos!
It is with great sadness we share the news that Mrs. Gale Young of Venice, Florida has passed away. Gale was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 50 years. Gale purchased her first Weimaraner in 1973 and the rest was history. She bred and exhibited Weimaraners under the [...]
By Lisa Dube Forman Have you recently heard this question ringside at a dog show? Perhaps even you have asked this a hundred times over. More often than not, it is posed rhetorically as a reflection or criticism of your observation. I am referencing the deliberations and decisions made by the AKC dog show judge. [...]
Show: World Dog Show Location: Geneva, Switzerland Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Judge: Mr. Laurent Pichard Best In Show: Champion Aquafortis Robel The One, #6103 Portuguese Water Dog Owner: Runi Kristiansen (Norway) Reserve BIS: Champion Quantum Clos Erasmus Spirit World, #4914 English Setter Owner: Tracy Wiles (USA) 3rd BIS: Champion Kick Em Kenny V Tani Kazari, #6409 [...]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: July 2012 Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category. The [...]
Show: Chicago Challenge Cup Location: Chicago, IL Show Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Finals Judge: Mrs. Gina DiNardo Winner: Dog Reg: GCHG Goodspice Efbe Money Stache [Dog] Breed: Sealyham Terrier Handler: Margery Good Owner: M Good, F Bergeron, E Bennett, L Spiegel & S Middlebrooks Finalsts: Dog Reg: GCH RNR Impact N Heywire Walk On [...]
Mari-Beth ONeil chats with Deb Cooper about the new Junior Coordinator role.
