May 1st is National Purebred Dog Day! Join the American Kennel Club in celebrating the pride, predictability, and purpose of purebred dogs, as well as the many ways that these wonderful dogs impact humans every day (including service, therapy and military and police work). National Purebred Dog Day was created by Colorado resident and Puli fancier […]
By Amy Fernandez What to do, what to do… It’s like waiting for a bomb that might or might no drop. And it’s hard to stay focused and positive when clubs are canceling shows left and right. That’s why I’m here- likewise an old school Ian Dury fan, so… reasons to be cheerful! First of […]
By Amy Fernandez The Poodle fancy has gone the distance getting their message out. Hair is not the main story. Poodles have proven their supremacy in official and non-regulation dog sports and countless extracurricular activities. Despite that ongoing showcase of remarkable talents, somehow it always comes back around to that hair situation. The intrepid Gervase […]
By Peri Norman There are so many choices of shows today. People are complaining, with good reason, that there are too many shows. Alternatives include: letting clubs fail thereby creating a de facto reduction in numbers, reducing the number of shows each club can be approved for, withholding approval for new clubs (so as not […]
By Amy Fernandez By 1884 club members felt quite confident. For the first and last time in Westminster history, they staged two shows. The first, May 6-9, followed the all-breed format, with the fall show limited to Non-Sporting breeds. They never tried it again, which implies the success of that plan. The club was still […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? Who is the handler, now judge and who is the judge in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for […]
By Amy Fernandez Westminster in May seems weird but there’s plenty of precedent. Early on, Westminster held four May shows, actually five if you want to get technical. The 1885 show finished up on May 1. They were still using the train depot at that time. They didn’t have many options at that point and […]
Since we no longer receive paper premium lists, it is becoming more challenging for exhibitors (present company specifically) to put together a show schedule. While I have been attending shows regularly in different capacities, I have not actually shown dogs for several years. I now have a couple of class animals that I plan […]
The Westminster Kennel Club is just around the corner, with the new venue Billie Jean National Tennis Center in Queens, NY, check out these recommendations from Westminster Kennel club here: Things to Do in Queens NY
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! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #45. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle YouTube!
