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Fault judging–while frequently a topic of conversation in regard to the breed ring, junior showmanship often escapes consideration. It is common, though, and is prevalent every time a talented junior is immediately written off for a few mistakes. Instead, the judge will reward mediocrity–the perfect dog or the junior who took no risks, thus enforcing the idea that perfection is the only way to win ribbons. Fault judging in junior showmanship systemically encourages juniors to show “push-button” dogs rather than taking risks and learning from those challenges.
September 11th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Our dog sport is indeed a collection of many people from virtually every walk of life worldwide. You don’t believe me?
September 10th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Growing up, I had a pet squirrel monkey. He was bought by my father, in a pub, and rescued from a miserable life as a photographer’s prop.
September 9th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Phillip Booth. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
September 8th, 2023 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
An important approach to the study of breed standards is to consider just how effectively a standard creates the mental image of the breed that it represents. After all, when a judge or breeder attempts to evaluate a dog for breeding purposes, such a mental image becomes the tool of measure. And, in forming such an image, the size of the animal determines the canvas upon which the picture is to be painted. There are specific dimensions which appear in so many breed standards that the serious student of the subject must wonder why they were included or omitted from the others.
September 8th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
There has been a recent three-fold increase in obesity-related deaths from heart disease in the U.S. between 1999 and 2020, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. “The number of people with obesity is rising in every country across the […]
September 7th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Your friend attended the classes, studied the manuals until he memorized them, studied some more, and asked questions of those with more experience. He asked questions of those who recently advanced through the test taking process. Finally, he nervously took the test and passed with flying colors. Next, he obtained permit status, practiced, and eventually received his license. He met the criteria, jumped through every hoop, checked every box. No longer in permit status, he asked if you’d like to drive with him through New York City at rush hour in his uncle’s Ferrari. You hesitate. Who wouldn’t? But you go with him anyway.
September 7th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 10 – September, 2023 By Tom Grabe No matter what show I attend nowadays, there are two topics that are sure to come up numerous times during various conversations with friends and exhibitors. The first is the abundance of dog shows held weekly thoughout the country. A close […]
September 7th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Mary Stolz. Mary was a lifelong member of the dog community in Florida. She was dedicated to the sport of dogs, starting off with Basset Hounds and then her beloved Longhaired Dachshunds. She leaves behind her husband, Dan Stolz, married for 21 years, daughter Suzette Kathleen Manning, son […]
September 6th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,World News | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 10 – September, 2023 MBIS MBISS GCHP Cherokee Legend Encore “STAR” Click here to read the complete article 10 – September, 2023
September 6th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
