The Papillon is named for its ears which resemble a butterfly – “Papillon” is the French word for “butterfly.” Its origin is considered to be the Continental Toy Spaniel seen in paintings beginning around 1500. There are two types which are based on ear carriage.
Fourteenth-century engravers, 18th-century painters and yesterday’s photographers all show us dogs as seen through their eyes. Their work is an enlightening way to follow the development of breeds and how they were seen in the eyes of the artist.
My pick pups will be pups that can do what they were bred to do and then I will go on from there.
What’s in a WORD? Pt 10. – Dog Show Vocabulary
Elizabeth Salewsky explains the common dog show term – “Bait”
Check out the tenth installment of our series that explains common dog show terms.
New York, NY — Mrs. Patricia Craige Trotter of Carmel, California, will judge Best in Show at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in February 2021. Mrs. Trotter brings extensive experience as an exhibitor and all-breed judge to the most prestigious judging assignment in the sport of purebred dogs. She […]
Dog Show Judges, “Obviously some ethical rules are clear”
The Peach Blossom Cluster committee is not a whining group of people. Within hours of the Governor’s announcement that the Georgia National Fairgrounds, host venue for the Peach Blossom Cluster, would be closed through the end of June
Cooked to Perfection with Chef Anthony Cantor – Tips And Tricks For Perfect Risotto
Handler/Breeder and professional Chef Anthony Canto show us some easy Tips and Tricks for perfect risotto every time.
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 Bernese Mountain Dogs First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Breed Standard for the Bernese Mountain Dog is available here. As […]
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! One of Zoey Porter’s best outtakes was when she told her Yorkshire Terrier, Tia, that she was retiring at Westminster Kennel Club. We think her expression […]
