Tabatha Bettis discusses the Facebook group, The Show Must Go On and how their members help dog clubs with shows. Their goal is connecting the dog show community (breeders, owners, handlers, judges, stewards, show committees, photographers, superintendents, vendors etc.), with a positive way to move ahead in an otherwise difficult environment.
Maxine Beam was judging at this show and it was great talking to her about old times when we were both handlers. Maxine is one of the really good dog judges that we have. She does not push herself and what you see is what you get. I love to watch her work because she is so methodical and knows what she is doing. People who have had that many good dogs through their hands and were successful are people that I tremendously respect in this sport. Maxine is one of the very few.
As I began working on this week’s column, I learned yet more troubling news on the AKC front: When they “furloughed” nearly 1/3 of the AKC staff with barely 24 hours of notice, in addition to the majority of the Executive Field Representatives, they also let go all but one field investigator. The field investigators are the individuals that visit kennels to ensure that records are in order, and animals are being cared for in an acceptable manner. I have to ask: What could be more important than the records and welfare of the dogs? Plus, according to many reports, the sales of puppies during this crisis is off the charts. Registrations are up, so aren’t the investigators’ services needed now more than ever?
While the dog show world went eerily quiet, judges were busy learning more about breeds they judge and introducing themselves to others which they wanted to explore. How did they manage while we have been at home? Fortunately, judges were able to access a wide variety of educational opportunities on a variety of virtual platforms, and they did. In force, judges used the time well. Read about their experiences as they share their thoughts for IMHO this month.
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AHA Volunteer Spokesperson, David Frei interviews International Heart Classic Judge, John Reeve-Newson.
Can you name the folks pictured in this Tuesday Time Travel circa 2000 at the Trenton Kennel Club?
The premium list for the 2020 West Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster is available online now. The West Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster consists of the Pontiac Kennel Club, Holland Michigan Kennel Club, Grand Rapids Kennel Club, Kalamazoo Kennel Club and Greater Muskegon Kennel Club. These shows are to be held Thursday, August 27th 2020 – Monday, […]
AHA Volunteer Spokesperson, David Frei interviews International Heart Classic Judge, John Reeve-Newson.
Professional handler and dog enthusiast Brittany Cipriotti was severely in a motorcycle accident that occurred in early July.
