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Table Talk – March 14, 2018
I am heading to Louisville this morning and I am excited to be working with our tech guru, Alex Angelbello, to bring you the latest news live from the cluster! We will try once again to keep those of you who could not make it feel like you are there and in touch with the happenings around the rings at Louisville! To those of you who will be in Louisville, keep an eye out for us, and to those of you at home, be sure to continue to check for updates on our Facebook page and our website!
Mrs. Claire (Kitty) Steidel – A Lifelong Love of Bassets
Mrs.Claire Steidel is not only a most educated and thorough judge, a prominent breeder of Basset Hounds and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, a multiple group judge and highly skilled canine-related writer, but she is also a knowledgeable and thorough advocate of her breeds and our dog sport in general.
United Airlines Apologizes After Dog Dies in Overhead Compartment
United Airlines apologized on Tuesday after a dog died on a flight during which it was stored in a passenger’s overhead compartment. A witness said that a flight attendant had ordered the pet owner to put the dog in the compartment before the plane took off.
The Big E – Look Who’s Running the Show!
“Breeders, exhibitors, judges, and professional handlers are working hard to benefit the fancy. If not for them, the show scene would be greatly altered.”
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2022 Elected
New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 13, 2018, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2022 was elected. The three Directors elected were: Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate from the Trap Falls Kennel Club. Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate from the Fort Worth Kennel Club. Ann Wallin, Delegate […]
No Dog Left Behind? – Is It Too Easy to Get a Title?
This month AKC began issuing Achiever Dog certificates to acknowledge dogs that compete in a variety of sports. On the surface that sounds great, but I was surprised to see dogs that I know only as conformation dogs suddenly posting their certificates on Facebook, with friends congratulating them on their versatility.
Redbarn Pet Products Expands Voluntary Recall of Dog Chews
Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding their voluntarily recall initially issued on February 9th. The recall expanded to include all lots of product manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is limited to products distributed March 2017 through February […]
2018 Crufts Best in Show – Whippet, Ch. Collooney Tartan Tease
Crufts Best in Show Judge Mrs. Jill Peak pictured with Best in Show, Whippet, Ch. Collooney Tartan Tease JW WW’17, and Reserve Best in Show, Pointer, SH CH Kanix Chilli. Congratulations to all! Thank you to Lisa Croft-Elliott for sharing this photo!
The Psychology of Judging Or, I See Nude People!
Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact it is invisible to anyone who is too stupid and incompetent to appreciate its quality.”
