When he entered Westminster’s Best in Show ring in February, judge Robert Slay of Cary, North Carolina was thinking not just of the splendid dogs arrayed before him—but also of all the legendary dogs and handlers who have come before.
Have you checked out Canine Chronicle TV? If not, you don’t know what you’re missing. There are great interviews with people you know that are informative and fun! Our Featured Video of the Day is Breed Priorities with Lisa Miller of Kiarry American Foxhounds. Check it out: http://www.caninechronicle.tv/breed-priorities-lisa-miller-with-kiarry-american-foxhounds/
Remember When… Sometimes we forget that our favorite judges actually showed dogs just like the rest of us before they took their spot in the center of the ring. Can you identify the handlers in these photos who are now AKC judges? Photo A) Photo B) Photo C)
It’s unfortunate that a crisis sometimes brings out the worst in people. Sadly, the coronavirus pandemic is no different. While so many people are doing good deeds and trying to help their fellow man, there are others who are doing the exact opposite.
It is time to put your thinking caps on! For today’s Virtual Dog Show, we are asking our readers to be the judge and place the following three yearling Papillon males First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Breed Standard for the Papillon is available here. As quoted from [...]
Remember When… Sometimes we forget that our favorite judges actually showed dogs just like the rest of us before they took their spot in the center of the ring. Can you identify the handlers in these photos who are now AKC judges? Answers: Photo A) Handler Carol Spritzer · Judge Mr. Jon Cole Photo B) [...]
The iconic movie, “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles”, depicts the adventures of two men, strangers, desperate to get to Chicago for Thanksgiving. They meet hailing the same New York cab going to the airport. Coincidentally, both are on the same plane to Chicago.
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the handler and judge pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Jodi Longmire! Thank you Jodi for sharing this photo! Don’t forget! [...]
By Amy Fernandez Westminster used to be a really big deal for the New York Times. However, in recent years–as I’ve frequently mentioned–their coverage has dwindled to a few condescending/derisive soundbites that make me wish they’d ignore it completely. So, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of this belated full-page color graphic in the [...]
Table Talk March 18, 2020 Those who know me know that it is not often that I am at a loss for words. Whether you are in the camp that feels our society’s reaction to the Coronavirus is excessive, or whether you are frightened by the potential damage it can cause, the fact remains the [...]
