The “Curvature of the Spine” illustrates a dynamic representation of the vertebral spine. The vertebral spine is composed of the Cervical spine, the Thoracic spine and the Lumbar spine, extending from the head to the tail, known as the Topline.
Buggs first tested his mettle mid-summer when his owners took the daring step of shipping him by air via Western Union’s newly launched messenger service. Cargo holds wouldn’t be temperature-controlled or pressurized for decades, but Buggs survived the two-hour flight from New York to Boston. From there, he traveled by hired car to Rhode Island for the Newport show and promptly confirmed his potential by taking Breed from the classes.
Technology seems to slowly, steadily pervade every corner of life. For instance, how often did algorithms come up in conversation ten years ago? Now there’s an algorithm capable of calculating and forecasting every quirk and fancy of human nature. Clearly, I am skeptical but I think I can make a pretty good case with the Boston Terrier. All that data concerning past performance, risk assessment, and mathematical probabilities goes right out the window.
The lives lost there have been compounded by the many workers and first responders that sacrificed their health and, ultimately their lives, after the fact. Especially in the early days, Ground Zero was a treacherous place to be. The initial forays through the wreckage were primarily K9 Search and Rescue teams. Hundreds of them descended on NYC from all over the world. And like their human teammates, many of them suffered as a result of that hazardous job. My point is that Man’s Best Friend regularly proves his mettle. Like I said, I’m all for dog monuments.
As if we don’t have enough problems…now we can also dwell on the unsavory practice of puppy laundering. Just like traditional money laundering, it’s everywhere if you look for it. And being in the dog biz…we are attuned to that inexplicable recent phenomenon of these new (politically correct) “rescue centers” that bear an uncanny resemblance to the pet shop retailers that decamped in recent years. And business is brisk.
Canine Therapeutic & Sports Massage With Val Rutledge, CCMT, CVCP Performance or show, big or small – all can benefit from MASSAGE. For long term performance, good CONDITIONING really pays off.
The BlueRose Kennels video series provides useful tips, tricks, tutorials and product reviews for the dog show community as well as all dog lovers who want to learn something new. In this video, Amy and Phil share some Cordless Product Reviews. We hope you enjoy it!
As of October 8, 2020 The following is an overview of the protocols that must be followed at all AKC Events taking place at the Orange County Convention Center (“OCCC”) December 6-14, 2020. Please refer to the AKC web site and Event landing page at www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-championship for the most current rules and policies. All information is subject to […]
Happy Birthday to “Wilma”, #1 Working Dog in the country per The Canine Chronicle Statistics through the end of August 2020. Wilma is also the Top Winning Boxer in AKC History. Please join us in wishing “Wilma”, GCHP Cinnibon’s Bedrock Bombshell, a very happy birthday!
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the two iconic dog folks pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie […]
