Luck Be A Lady: Ellen Charles

Ellen Charles sits on her sofa in her Georgetown home. Every once in a while, like dress extras in a film, one of her house poodles (one Standard, Porter, one Toy, Cashew) crosses the room behind her.

Ellen Charles sits on her sofa in her Georgetown home. Every once in a while, like dress extras in a film, one of her house poodles (one Standard, Porter, one Toy, Cashew) crosses the room behind her.

Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 11, 2014 Total Entry: 2809 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Betty Regina Leininger Dog Reg: GCh. Afterall Painting The Sky Breed: Wire Fox Terrier Handler: Gabriel Rangel Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steele, S & M Olund & D Ryan Reserve Dog Reg: [...]

Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 7, 2014 Total Entry: 460 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Peter Green #1- Dog Reg: GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh. Trio’s Big Shot Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Kirsten McGregor [...]

By Kerry Rushby Photos by Lisa Croft-Elliott Originally published: February 2014 I had the pleasure this month of speaking with the breeder of the top winning Affenpinscher of all time in the USA, Banana Joe Tani Kazari, Mieke Cooijmans. Mieke lives in the Netherlands with her partner of 30 years and here Mieke describes the [...]

Exhibitor FAQs Available Parking? Unloading? Hotels? Where is Westminster Week being held this year? The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan,® including the 10th Anniversary Masters Agility Championship and 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship, will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Where can I [...]

Fifteen years ago, I was sitting in my office when the phone rang. It was Rick Beauchamp, an old friend who was a judge, author, and publisher. Rick was passionate about purebred dogs with a special affinity for new breeds he’d discover on his travels. I could feel the excitement in his voice as he described a pair of dogs he’d not seen before on an early morning visit to a small-town desert post office in California.

Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 11, 2013 Total Entry: 2720 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Michael J. Dougherty BIS Dog Reg Name: GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari BIS Breed: Affenpinscher BIS Handler: Ernesto Lara BIS Owner: Mrs. Tina Truesdale & Mrs. Mieke Cooijmans Reserve Best In Show Dogs Reg [...]

Photography by Lisa Croft-Elliott As we all have a week at home to enjoy our family, dogs and friends, join The Canine Chronicle as we take a look back through Westminster history. We look forward to sharing past Westminster show results, articles and galleries.

Show Name: The Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 8, 2013 Total Entry: 461 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson #1- Dog Reg: GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Breed: Affenpinscher [...]

by Amy Fernandez Originally published: February 2013 If you are involved with Terriers or Retrievers, Bob Bartos is a familiar name. Next June he can add one more achievement to those notable contributions. The oldest living handler to win BIS at Westminster will turn 100. In 1967 Bob handled the English bred Scottie, Ch. Bardene Bingo, [...]