Dogs with conformation championships and field titles are of immense importance to the future of virtually every sporting breed. “Nonsense,” say the people whose canine world begins and ends with the show ring. “Baloney,” is the snort from those folks whose philosophy is, “If a dog is a good hunter, who cares how it looks.”
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 interviews Bruce Schultz. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
“Elderly gentlemen’s hunting companion” was a description I heard of Clumber Spaniels long ago and which I like, although I didn’t see it on the parent club’s web site and so it may be politically incorrect. The history of the breed has many theories, but is not well-documented. The name was derived from Clumber Park, an estate of the Duke of Newcastle in Nottinghamshire, England. The Duke’s gamekeeper is credited with developing Clumber Spaniels over two hundred years ago.
Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this young dog show handler pictured in this week’s Throwback?
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The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to announce its newest Public Education program, Bailey’s Book Club.
Outside the French doors that open up to the courtyard, an unexpected, heavy, wet snow is falling. The weight of the snow is bending the big branches on the trees, still naked of their leaves. As the wind begins to blow ever harder, the snow flies through the air, landing on the bricks which have been cleared of snow more times today than I care to recount. From my vantage point at the kitchen island, I am watching a robin go in and out of the big sugar maple tree where its nest must be. “Poor robin,” I say silently to myself. “I bet this is no fun for you either.” Even as we change our clocks forward tonight, it is obvious. Spring is not ready to make an appearance.
Unfortunately, Dr. Carmen Battaglia did not make it back to the show to judge on Saturday. He went to the hospital after the show on Friday with chest pain. Dr. Battaglia had a mild heart attack, and two stints were put in him. I am told he will rest for a couple of weeks and then he’ll be back in the ring as well as hosting his popular seminars. Feel better soon, Carmen! We are anxiously awaiting your return.
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States is pleased to announce its donation of an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Seguin, TX.
