The quintessential “Type vs. Soundness” debate endures. In our sport centered on subjective evaluation, continuing the debate is healthy and necessary for properly assessing the dogs we see. There is, however, another debate that increasingly deserves an active, unbiased, and respectful discussion. That debate is: “Type vs Style.”
We are sad to report the passing of famed Maltese breeder Vicki Fierheller.
I heard Jeff Wright had a bit of mishap and twisted his knee last week in Texas. Once again, others at the show stepped up and demonstrated how those within the fancy have each other’s backs. Big kudos to David Williams, Ann Ramsbottom, Matt Hawley, Sergio Espejo and Lois DeMers for stepping up and making sure that Jeff’s dogs got in the ring.
-The late President George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog Honored by American Kennel Club- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor the late President George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, as the recipient of the 2 019 […]
New York, NY – At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 12, 2019, the Delegates elected the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2023. The three Directors elected were: Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from the Dalmatian Club of America. Steven Hamblin, Delegate from the Pekingese Club of America. Daniel J. Smyth, […]
The sounds of euphoria echo in my brain in much the same way that I actually heard them for two days recently. From the early hours of judging on the Piers, through the evening hours of groups, and finally Best In Show, the rousing cries of joy and elation filled the air.
It seems that everything is political these days. Every little thing, no matter how innocuous, somehow becomes controversial. Whenever anything happens, good or bad, there’s a frantic rush on both sides of the political divide to score points. About the only things that are not political are dogs although I did read a comment the other day about a couple who had pulled their puppy out of its play group because there were people in the group who had voted for Donald Trump.
Philadelphia, March 11, 2019 – The Kennel Club of Philadelphia announced today that it has donated a total of $300,000 to three notable dog organizations — $100,000 each to the AKC Reunite, Take The Lead, and AKC Canine Health Foundation. “We have been truly blessed since 2002 to have two wonderful partners, Purina and NBC,” […]
The Papillon, also known as the ‘Butterfly Dog’, takes top award for the first time After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show champion has been crowned as Dylan (Multi Champion Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers), a Papillon, took home the coveted title tonight (Sunday 10thMarch). In a packed arena, Dylan, who […]
A dog breeder from Oakham, Rutland has won the Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show. Angie Allan whose team comprised Champion Allmark The Sequel JW ShCM handled by Angie, Champion Allmark Forty Second Street at Wilduc JW ShCM handled by Dave Wilson, Champion Allmark Licensed To Thrill handled by Pete […]
