Gladwell describes Blink as a book about “rapid cognition,” those two seconds in which we somehow can collect, store and recall decades worth of details in the blink of an eye. Rapid cognition, in my opinion, helps explains the process of how great judges develop an eye for a dog.
was saddened to hear that Ted Hoots, a member of the Apple Valley Kennel Club, was hit by a car on his way home from the Apple Valley Shows this past Sunday. Sadly, Ted did not survive the accident. Ted was a hard-working member of the club and had just finished volunteering for the cluster. Our most sincere condolences to Ted’s wife, Shari, and the rest of their family. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with funeral expenses for Ted.
It takes an innately elegant man to willingly play the fool, so I was not surprised when David Frei turned up to our Zoom meeting in a smart periwinkle shirt he says he bought for the occasion, and a Brittany-inscribed COVID mask.
We received the sad news that Ted Hoots tragically passed away in an automobile accident following the Apple Valley Kennel Club Dog Shows this past weekend on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He had just finished working a successful weekend at the dog show as a vendor with Hoots N Hounds. […]
The following announcement was made by the Westminster Kennel Club regarding the 2021 show: After working closely with New York State officials regarding COVID-19 attendance restrictions for the 2021 dog show, the club will provide two (2) exhibitor tickets per entered dog for daytime competition only, on the day the dog is exhibited. These passes […]
Three little words can have a very big impact. For IMHO this month, that point is well demonstrated by three giants of judging from our community who share their opinions with our readers. Judges should have well developed personal philosophies which they take with them into the ring every time they judge. Read what these three believe.
Additionally, they share an honest self-examination. How do exhibitors perceive them in the ring? Is it a fair evaluation? Are you surprised by their look into the mirror and their hearts? Once again, IMHO takes you into the minds of members of the judging community.
The year is 1934, and America is in the midst of the Great Depression. While the middle and working classes struggle to survive, members of the American Leisure Class quietly downsize their companies, cut expenditures and focus instead on their personal sports and passions. Bread lines and soup kitchens are a reality for millions of people during this period, but in stark contrast golf, polo, and the sport of purebred dogs are still thriving when the gritty, optimistic FDR is chosen to guide the American nation.
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 Top 10 Things Exhibitors Expect From Judges.
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 Baton Rouge, LA. This life-saving equipment will be available to dispatch to any local disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets. This trailer was delivered on […]
The Greater Orange Park Dog Club to be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Elkton, Florida has been cancelled due to severe weather and extreme winds.
