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.
Congratulations to Scott Pfeil for bringing the sport of pure bred dogs back to the Windy City!
Deb Cooper chats with exhibitor Will Bratcher about his travels to the Windy City for the Great American dog show.
Table Talk Live! Is in the Windy City for the Great American Dog Show.
By Sandy Weaver When was the last time you saw a wonderful example of good sportsmanship? When was the last time you saw a glaring example of poor sportsmanship? Which do you see more often? And which are you a part of most often? If I told you that being a good sport could be […]
