Table Talk – May 23, 2018
You don’t take home the best dog, you take home the one you love the best…
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The Nose Knows
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?
AKC Statement Regarding the Movie “Show Dogs”
The movie is not an accurate depiction of our sport or its participants.
Are We Short-Changing Our Juniors?
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?
Frank & Dorothy Hardy – The Visible ‘Invisible’ Handlers
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?
How To Be a Great In-Ring Apprentice Judge
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.
IMHO – Q&A with Today’s Experienced Judges and Exhibitors
We asked 3 experienced AKC judges 2 questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
Westminster Kennel Club Names New President and Officers
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.
#ThrowbackThursday – 1997 Westminster Kennel Club – Check Your Answer!
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday from the 1997 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Can you name the Best Junior Handler, Judge and Trophy Presenter? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Thanks to everyone for your participation. The Best Junior Handler pictured is Cassandra Clark, with judge […]
Table Talk – May 16, 2018
A frightening situation occurred at the Albuquerque, New Mexico shows on Tuesday when individuals not involved with the dog show were shooting at each other outside the gate. The gunfight continued and moved inside the gates of the fairgrounds. The show committee was pro-active and made certain that no one was injured and the shooters were caught.
