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Haymarket Faultless – The History-Making Bull Terrier
To their dismay, Westminster’s three judge panel placed him reserve to the Airedale bitch, Ch. Briergate Bright Beauty, handled by Alf Delmont.
Ch. Vigow of Romanoff – The History-Making Borzoi
By Amy Fernandez On March 11, 1936 AKC crowned its first American-Bred dog of the year. Ironically, the honor went to a Borzoi, then known as the Russian Wolfhound, breeder/owner/handled by the French-born Louis Murr. His Romanoff Borzoi kennel in Spring Valley, New York produced decades of winners. But none equaled the fame of Ch. […]
In Memory of Jimmy Dwyer
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jimmy Dwyer on July 11, 2013. Jimmy was a popular handler based out of Sanford, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Mary Dwyer, as well as his friends and family. He will be sorely missed. Donation information and memorial service arrangements […]
Sponge Supplementation Put to the Test
by Pilar Kuhn Recently in the social media channels, a video on YouTube by Sherry Chevalier shows her using cosmetic sponges and formula to supplement her neonate puppies. She does a very good job clearly demonstrating how to prepare the sponge, the puppy, and we all watch the little one nurse away as if the […]
AKC and VVMA Express Outrage at PETA Approach to Euthanasia in Animal Shelter
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) have today issued statements to highlight their vehement disapproval of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s apparent policy of euthanizing animals frequently at its shelter in Norfolk, VA. Furthermore, the AKC has called for the PETA shelter to take steps towards balancing […]
The Buzz About Bouvier des Flandres – What The Standard Doesn’t Tell You
Living with a Bouvier is often amusing, routinely challenging and occasionally confusing. The Standard describes the Bouvier as agile, spirited and bold, yet serene and well behaved. That doesn’t come close to telling the whole story.
The Buzz About Doberman Pinschers – Breeding For Correct Temperament Requires Testing And Evaluation
By: Nancy E Christensen / Renejade Dobermans A breeder cannot know the strong and weak points of a dog’s temperament unless s/he tests drive levels, resilience, compliance, nerve and the like; any more than the breeder can breed for correct conformation without knowing exactly what correct conformation is and how to evaluate the strong and […]
Are We Losing Heart In The Sport We Know So Well And Love?
The UK is fortunate to have Championship shows throughout the entire year. Mainly held on weekends, the UK has on average thirty-five general championship shows during the year. Entries for the show are gaining no more then 10,000 dogs these days. Over a decade ago, general championship societies were gaining entries of well over 12,000 dogs.
Social Butterflies
Today I celebrated summer’s late arrival with a walk in our local park. Apparently every Queens resident had the same idea. It was packed. Worse yet, most of them wanted to pet my dog.
