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Looking at the number of entries in AKC, HRC/UKC, NSTRA, NAVHDA et. al. tests, it is clear that a considerable number of sporting dog owners participate in these events. If you are one of these participants, sooner or later, it’s a good bet that you will run into judging that, at best, will leave you shaking your head in bewilderment and, at worst, leave you furious. For folks with show dogs, this state of affairs is nothing new but at least in the show ring, where all judging is subjective, owners and handlers know what they’re getting into when they plunk down the entry fee.
November 19th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
– Nation’s Finest K9 Officers Show How Dogs Keep America Safe – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Sunday, November 28th at 10pm ET. The event, […]
November 18th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
To follow are the complete entry breakdowns for the AKC National Championship to be held in Orlando, Florida on December 18th – 19th 2021. SPORTING BREEDS 19 BARBET 6-7- 2-3 1 VETERAN BITCHES 38 BRITTANY 8-8- 12-10 14 LAGOTTO 3-6- 2-3 25 NEDER KOOIK 4-6- 6-9 27 POINTER 2-6- 8-11 41 GERM SHT PNT 5-12- […]
November 18th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Listen to conversations that include serious students of dogs–generally long-time, successful breeders, handlers and judges–and it won’t take long before they start talking about the sadly elusive front assembly. Somewhere between many and most show dogs have front ends that are lacking, and it shows on sidegait as well as on the down and back. Since it’s so sadly elusive, it’s time for a short reminder of what makes a front end great. Brush up on the basics in this article, go look for it in your own dogs, and then look to improve it in your breeding program.
November 18th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Don’t Forget! Breed Entries for the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show close At 3:00 p.M. EST., Friday, November 19, 2021. The limit of Conformation entries for this show is 2500 AKC Conformation Champion dogs. The Premium List is available online now. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, […]
November 17th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Generally, I do the happy dance when I see dogs in the news. However, I’ve gotten to the point where I need to calm down before I read anything related to this topic in The New York Times. They tend to be anti-purebred to say the least. On the other hand, Science Times is usually an excellent, trustworthy source of mainstream insights into science and research.
November 17th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
We all begin somewhere. For some, that place is standing in the ring judging dogs. It is not appealing to everyone, but for those of whom it is, the desire is undeniable. To satisfy that need requires every new judge to meet the requirements and face the challenges. Acquiring that first group can be the most daunting to those working through it. IMHO asked fellow judges to share some tips and offer their suggestions for judges who are taking those steps toward judging their first group. Whether their experiences are from long ago, more currently, or very new, you will be able to appreciate their advice.
November 17th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Hiring fewer judges can have a negative impact on the schedule and cause the show to run later than it would with a couple more judges. Furthermore, there have been some judges who feel that they are being asked to do too much. They say that with their regular judging, and then being asked to judge non-regular groups as well–in some cases after judging 175 dogs and a regular group–they are exhausted. Once again, I think it is the responsibility of the hiring clubs to ask judges up front about the non-regular judging and if nothing is said, the judge should communicate what they are willing to do as well as what they consider to be too much.
November 17th, 2021 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
I am just not good with public surprises. Perhaps, I am just one of those people who is made uncomfortable by them? It does not seem to matter whether it is going out for dinner only to show up at your own unexpected birthday celebration, or opening the door to find unexpected guests at dinnertime. I know how to be gracious. You would never see me any other way, but inside I go into a tizzy.
November 16th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
he Westminster Kennel Club announces changes to its judging panel for the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at Pier 36, New York City on January 24-26, 2022.
November 15th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
