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The Miniature Dachshund – Celebrated Around The World
Regular readers will know of my deep affection for the Boston Terrier, however my first (and abiding love) is for the Dachshund, a breed I have known (and been owned by) for almost forty years.
Sniffing Out the Secret to Success
As I volunteered at a scent work trial recently, I watched some really great teams compete, and saw some really poor teams compete. While watching, I realized that the difference between the great teams and the poor teams in scent work was the same as the difference between a good professional handler team and an average (or worse) owner-handler team in conformation.
Who is Really the Keeper of the Breeds
I have been involved in dog shows as an exhibitor and breeder over the past 25+ years and recently was introduced to one of the Miscellaneous breeds. Once I got involved with the Foundation Stock Service, some of the things that have been bothering me for several years all of a sudden came back to me and started making sense. AKC has the responsibility of keeping the records for the breeds, but I have always been under the impression that the breed clubs are the keepers of the breeds. Am I mistaken?
Blast from the Past – Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club 2015 by Tanner Congleton
Here are some photos from around the rings at Louisville ’15. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Tanner Congleton. We hope these images take you down memory lane and help you look forward to Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club 2022.
Living a Dream to be the Best
If you’ve seen the movie “Best in Show,” you may remember the handler who was really showing himself—not his Shih Tzu. Iconic handler George Alston would have no patience with this type of handler, and probably doesn’t think much of being called an ‘icon.’
Understanding Standards
Breed standards are truly simple in that they describe the correct construction, proper movement and requisite soundness demanded in the ideal dog of its breed.
Blast from the Past – Louisville Kennel Club 2016 by Tanner Congleton
Here are some photos from around the rings at Louisville Kennel Club ’16. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Tanner Congleton. We hope these images take you down memory lane and help you look forward to Louisville 2022.
Understanding and Respect
Recently some individuals were asked what they thought of the effect, if any, that the AKC Code of Sportsmanship is having upon how members of the Fancy conduct themselves and interact with each other nowadays. Quite obviously the intent was to find out, or get some idea, as to whether or not it is generally felt that a positive impact has been generated by its adoption. The overall tenor of the responses was, interestingly and perhaps not unsurprisingly, rather negative with opinions expressed that, in all likelihood, this has made very little difference in how people behave.
Dog Show Tips with Lesley Potts
Will Alexander sits down with Lesley Potts and talks about a life in dogs.
