The Multiple All Breed Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning GCh. Pikkinokka’s Lightning Bug America’s #1 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever* · #9 Sporting Dog* “FLASH” There are some dogs that have a special quality; one that endears them to everyone and makes a significant impact on everyone’s life they meet. […]
The American Kennel Club just released the list of Specialties to be held on Friday, December 13, 2013, the day before the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Please check the AKC Event Calendar for information on show secretary, closing date, judges and entry fees. This list is subject to final approvals and additions and/or changes. ++ application […]
Show Name: Nita-Nee Kennel Club Location: Centre Hall, PA Show Date: July 21, 2013 Total Entry: 916 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James Frederiksen Dog Reg: CH. Invercrest Surely Why Not Breed: Scottish Terrier Handler: Ernesto Lara Owner: Daphne & John Eggert Reserve Dog Reg: GCH. Hi-Tech The King of Sherry Shoot JP Reserve […]
Show Name: Working Dog Club of Alaska Location: Chugiak, Alaska Show Date: June 1, 2013 Working Judge’s Name: Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza #1- Dog Reg: GCh. Hemlock’s Jack of Hearts RA HIC CGC Breed: Rottweiler Handler: Julia Foster-Hess Owner: Karen & Richard Bang
92 – May, 2013 by Lisa Dubé Forman I have been reflecting on a captivating conversation I recently had with a veteran dog fancier. This au courant individual contacted me on one matter, which then blossomed into a lengthy tête-à-tête as we drifted to another favorite topic of nearly all dog people, the American Kennel […]
98 – May, 2013 By Gay Dunlap It has been four years since I last set foot in the ring as an exhibitor. I remember the occasion well…it was Great Western and I showed a lovely bitch in Sweepstakes that went on to win Best. I then turned her over to a handler for the […]
182 – May, 2013 By Debra Lampert-Rudman “With eye upraised his master’s looks to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man; The rich man’s guardian, and the poor man’s friend, The only creature faithful to the end.” George Crabbe 1754-1832 The quote, above, opens the now-rare book, The English Cocker Spaniel in […]
218 – May, 2013 text and illustrations by Ria Hörter Most dog breeds were developed after hundreds of years of evolution and lengthy selection by breeders. However, some breeds owe their existence to just one person. A prime example is the man who laid the foundation of the present Hamiltonstövare and gave the breed […]
332 – May, 2013 By Chris Robinson Most people who hunt with dogs don’t go into the field to shoot a bunch of birds or bunnies or whatever they happen to be hunting. Much, if not most, of the experience is watching the dogs in action. Shooting is just a necessary incidental. Dog work is […]
