As a breeder, I took great pride in my efforts to improve my breed. People could stand ringside or look at photos and say, “that must be a NuStar dog”, or at least have my dogs behind it somewhere. It took me a long time to learn that part of my responsibility as a breeder was to [...]
Canine Athletes from the 50 States, Washington, D.C. and more than 20 Countries Will Vie for Best In Show The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. Five thousand three hundred eighty-five (5,385) dogs will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2022 in Orlando, [...]
Paying tribute to Ronald Menaker in just a few pages is a daunting task. When he passed away in Jupiter, Florida on February 16, he had accomplished much in his 77 years—in our sport, his career in business, and through his generosity as a philanthropist. All well-documented in the business and dog world. To his family and friends, he was a brilliant, kind, and “utterly charismatic” individual. To others he was a “genius” who combined his honed business and people skills with vivid vision. Lorna Hastings Menaker remembers her husband of eight years as “very witty, a great raconteur, very humble—he was Ron, truly one of a kind—unique.”
Naturally, Pulido was grilled about the proficiency of his K9 partner. And two days into this horrifying trial, that grilling turned into a rare treat for this jury. Bodycam footage captured every minute of Champ confidently forging through the dense woods with Pulido in tow.
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. #35. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
When you’re reading the premium list for a show, maybe you’ve run across a list of people on the Bench Show Committee. Did you wonder what that was and how it works?
By Lisa Dubé Forman Originally published: October 2012 Our purebred dog conformation events have been transformed. The first sentence in the AKC Mission Statement is, “The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.” I would suggest “…and breeding [...]
Believe it or not, I haven’t always been the dog show giant you see before you. There was a time when I was the equivalent of the dog show ninety-pound weakling, continuously having defeats kicked in my face instead of sand. Okay, maybe I’m not a giant but I wanted to get my point across. Those of you that are still with me, let me explain.
By Deb Cooper Photo: ©Lisa Croft-Elliott Originally published: August 2012 There are ways to optimize your investment when hiring a handler in order to make the relationship between the owner and handler as productive and as effective for your dog’s campaign as possible. There are two different scenarios where most owners hire handlers to show their [...]
