Minka was one of those young dogs breeders dream about. She won the group, breeder/owner/handled, her first time out as a special, and shot up in the rankings within weeks. One night, after a huge breed win, she kept me up having to go out. By the next day it was obvious we needed to skip the rest of the weekend and head home. It would be her last show
In this must-see interview, Michael Hill talks dogs with respected AKC Judge Mr. Edd E. Bivin! Michael Hill Interview with Mr. Edd Bivin
In the countries of the frozen far north, where vast herds of reindeer are kept by the indigenous people, several breeds of dog have been bred to control the movements of these docile, though somewhat stubborn animals. They also provided protection from packs of marauding wolves and bears.
My article this month is in response to the news we hear daily with regard to new people coming to our shores. I can only write about what I know and the following is a bit about those I know who immigrated to the USA and found their place in our dog show world!
Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation about dogs with one of the world’s best Gavin Robertson!
Fourth New Breed — Biewer Terrier — Becomes Eligible for 2021 Show The Westminster Kennel Club announces changes to its judging panel for the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan® at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown, New York on June 12-13, 2021 as well as for the 8th Annual Masters Agility […]
Table Talk Live with Crom and Vicki Seiler-Cushman! Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV! Want more Table Talk Live? Click here! You can follow along with Elizabeth Salewsky’s “Cromicles” :
It was bound to happen. Against all odds, shows are back, and even more shocking…entries are through the roof. No matter where it is or who is judging, entries have been maxing out in record time. Dogs from every part of the country are popping up in the most unexpected places. Really, I’m pretty sure if AKC announced a big show cluster on Mars, dog people would find a way to get there. A welcome relief for sure, but let’s face it, we need to complain about something. And yes, this part was also inevitable. We are back to complaining about too much competition. Heavyweight contenders are jetting all over the place to grab crucial breed points. Next thing you know, AKC will start jacking up the point schedules again.
It’s always tricky generating media attention for obscure breeds. There’s no telling how the press is going to run with the story–and it can really backfire sometimes. Take it from someone who spent decades trying to find a mainstream presentation for the Xoloitzcuintli. I mean even the name is a giant obstacle to popular appeal. Of course, the entire process is way easier if you happen to be an autocratic dictator with unlimited resources at your disposal. In that case you just take the bull by the horns and ….erect a 19-foot gold statue in the center of town. That does the trick every time.
Welcome to episode 101 of The Long And Winding Road In Dogs with Michael Hill, where Michael chats with experts from the world of Dog Show Judges. This week’s guest: Breeder, Owner, Professional Handler and now AKC Judge, Pam Lambie of Phoenix, AZ
