OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has broken ground on a second, five-story hotel located inside the 378-acre equestrian and multipurpose facility park. The new pet-friendly hotel has been designed to accommodate an extended-stay customer and will feature 400 larger, suite-like rooms. Plans also include an 80,000-square-foot restaurant complex adjacent to the hotel. […]
New York, NY – The AKC is pleased to announce the expansion of the National Owner-Handled Series by launching the NOHS Levels of Achievement program.
In my opinion, Bridget hits the nail on the head and gives some terrific advice as to where fanciers can spend their energy instead of looking for, or assuming that there is always an agenda that has nothing to do with the dog being exhibited.
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations.
DENVER/February 18, 2022 – The course of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), the most common heart problem diagnosed in dogs, is different between Yorkshire terriers and miniature schnauzers. These differences have important implications for diagnosis and prognosis.
Lately, everyday, there are negative posts re: judges and exhibitors and the problems in the hobby. To this end, I am leaving all the discussion groups. Absolute waste of my existence to even read half of it.
The final of the Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition will take place at Crufts on Friday 11 March 2022 at the NEC Birmingham and be judged by Dr Ron James of the well-known Jasmorne Pointers, Basenjis and Bullmastiffs.
The economy is difficult in just about every city and state in this country. Monies are short, show entries are down for some clubs, and costs of putting together a show and paying for judges’ expenses are rising. I do not mean that judges’ fees are rising. I have NOT heard of a judge increasing the fee for judging under any circumstances! Most judges are very aware of how much it costs to put together a show and do not want to “bite the hand that (sometimes) feeds them” by pricing themselves out of judging assignments. If anything, many judges do not list all the expenses that are incurred in getting to and from a show including meals and incidentals. I hear judges discussing some of the expenses they “eat” in order to save the club money.
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the handler pictured in this week’s Throwback?
Guess Who?
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. #8. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
