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.”
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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.”
Table Talk
Another Beverly Hills Kennel Club weekend is in the books. The show will be televised on USA on Easter Sunday, April 1st at 5 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Eastern. This was the second year that Saturday’s show was recorded for television broadcast and the process seemed much smoother than last year. Sunday morning was met […]
Purposeful and Responsible Breeding
The words “responsible” and “breeding” should be an inseparable combination in the purebred dog breeding community. I am going to suggest that we also add the word, “purposeful.”
Talking to Judges – The Right Way to Talk to a Judge
The Salmon Run Cluster in Oregon hosted several seminars and a round table discussion as a part of the Pure Dog Talk University. This was a wonderful event! Much spirited discussion took place among the various groups of the dog fancy.
Minnesota Bills Seek To Make Misrepresentation of A Service Dog A Crime
Companion Minnesota bills, House File 3157 and Senate File 2646, seek to make it a crime to misrepresent a dog as a service animal or a service animal in training. First violations would qualify as petty misdemeanors with fines up to $100. Second or subsequent violations would qualify as misdemeanors with 30 hours of community service for an organization that serves individuals with disabilities and fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days’ jail time.
