Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected judge and successful breeder that is pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Jacqueline Stacy! Thanks to all for your participation! Do you have a fun photo that […]
Interest in Beagles surged after Guy became the unexpected star of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, which is not the first time that royal canines have had an impact on their breed. Regal Beagle, Guy – the Duchess of Sussex’s rescue dog who was seen riding in a car with the Queen and reported […]
You don’t take home the best dog, you take home the one you love the best…
Have you ever stopped to think about what a wondrous thing a dog’s nose is? And, not just because it is the perfect target for a kiss when we want to tell a dog how proud we are of them or how much we love them?
The movie is not an accurate depiction of our sport or its participants.
Prepare to read blasphemy. I am not a huge fan of today’s AKC Junior Showmanship competition. Yes, I want Juniors in the sport. And yes, Jr. Showmanship has created Juniors who can outhandle most adults, many of whom have gone on to be leaders in the sport and successful professional handlers. The sport not only produces young people with superior handling skills, but also with heightened poise, confidence and sportsmanship outside the ring. So what’s not to like?
The art of handling, it’s often said, is all about being straight out of Hollywood. “Throughout his career Frank was invisible. The greatest handlers go down in history for their dogs-not their celebrity. That’s a remarkable talent and nobody did that better than Frank Hardy. I know, some of you are saying, who’s Frank Hardy?
It is after extensive interviews of exhibitors and judges that this article is written. OK, so it is really after a long weekend in Perry, Georgia where I did in-ring apprenticeships with two judges, had one judge say (s)he no longer allows in-rings, and listened as several other judges answered my questions about their experiences with apprentice judges in their rings.
We asked 3 experienced AKC judges 2 questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
Mr. Charlton Reynders, III, will take the lead of the historic club from Mr. Seán W. McCarthy, after his seven years of service as president.
