The dogs tried their best, and while their handlers spoke many different languages, the dogs spoke one international language: WOOF. The majority of the winning dogs were Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs. There was a great variety of dogs each displaying their breed characteristics. Some of the dogs were new to me and I couldn’t pronounce or spell their names, but they were beautiful and talented performers.
I looked forward to the job of liaison between AKC and my club, and getting a more comprehensive handle on significant issues that affect the fancy. What I failed to consider was the financial hardship it would create. My club does not reimburse its delegate for expenses, as many don’t, and I accepted this when I took on the job. No problem. What I failed to factor into the equation however was that, as a delegate, I could no longer charge a fee for my services as a judge.
Witness the judges now summarily allowed to solicit assignments bit. Whatever happened to dignity, some are asking. Why, all of a sudden, this rather startling change? Was this just a case of moving with the times or was there more to it? Our philosophies and priorities, in terms of the way we conduct ourselves, have now become the subject of considerable interest.
“If the United States has a cold, Mexico has pneumonia,” said Jose Payro, president of the Mexican Kennel Club during an interesting conversation I had with him while I was judging in Mexico City.
Show Name: Mt Baker Kennel Club Location: Lynden, WA Show Date: May 18, 2014 Total Entry: 819 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro Dog Reg: GCh. Windy Hill God of Fire RN JH CGC Breed: Flat-Coated Retriever Handler: Tony Carter Owner: Ken Johnson & Cathy Johnson & Robert & Sonja Rickert Reserve Dog Reg: North […]
Onondaga Kennel Club – Thursday, March 27, 2014 Edit This Post Show Name: Onondaga Kennel Club Location: Syracuse, NY Show Date: March 27, 2014 Total Entry: 1190 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Timothy Robbins Dog Reg: Ch. Tashtins Lookin for Trouble Breed: 15 Inch Beagle Handler: Will Alexander Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori & Kaitlin Crandlemire & […]
I know you have a lot of other dogs coming to you seeking help in understanding why people behave the way they do and what they can do to correct human behavior problems. Although we’ve been living together for ten years, for the life of me, most of the time I can’t figure out what makes my human tick.
Show Name: Superstition Kennel Club Location: Scottsdale, AZ Show Date: March 3, 2014 Total Entry: 1816 Best In Show Judge: Col Jerry Weiss Dog Reg: GCh. Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect Breed: Old English Sheepdog Handler: Colton Johnson Owner: Ron Scott, Debbie Burke, C & H Johnson & D & M Johnson Reserve Dog Reg: GCh. Claircreek […]
Putting aside from the occasional heart-palpitating, cold-sweat-inducing contact with the IRS, owning a dog is a major league drain on the budget. Not only are the dogs themselves a significant expense but the equipment needed to outfit them is at least as expensive as having two kids as youth hockey goalies.
Sometimes the best things that can happen to us in this world of dogs don’t directly involve a dog at all.
