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Westminster Rewind: Westminster Huckster or Hero?
by Amy Fernandez Originally published: December 2014 One aspect of Westminster is predictably devoid of the thrills and surprises that keep us coming back. Exhibitors collectively dread those endless hours of benching. It’s hard to imagine what it was like when show regulations required all exhibits to be benched throughout the show, which customarily ran […]
Searching for Miss P – 1986
I thought she was the most beautiful girl at the shows, if not the most beautiful I had ever seen. I was the assistant of the late great Garry MacDonald who–though many trials and tribulations (mostly self-inflicted)–Garry always had a home and that was the dog show. He thrived and at 43 years of age was one of the winningest professional handlers this country had seen. She was the assistant of the legend herself, the first lady of Canadian dog shows, Susan Hillman. Somebody once asked Mrs. Clark who Susan Hillman was. Mrs. Clark replied, “if you bred me to Janey, you would get Susan Hillman.”
Westminster Rewind: Looking Back to Westminster Kennel Club 2015
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 2681 Best In Show Judge: Hon. David Merriam Dog Reg: GCh Tashtin’s Lookin’ For Trouble [Bitch] Breed: Beagle 15 inch Handler: Will Alexander Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori & Kaitlyn Crandlemire Breeder: Lori Crandlemire Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie […]
Westminster Week Rewind: Progressive Dog Club 2015
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 13, 2015 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert Total Entry: 390 #1- Dog Reg: Ch. Teatime Pastoral Blind Faith [Dog] Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Owner: L Hayes #2- Dog Reg: GCh Pequest General Tso [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David […]
Westminster Rewind: Best In Show Shockers At Westminster
By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly […]
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.
Westminster Rewind: Looking Back to Westminster Kennel Club 2014
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: […]
Westminster Week Rewind: The Progressive Dog Club 2014
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 […]
