Written By: Lisa Dubé Forman The purebred dog show world has lost one of its giants, Mr. Wendell Sammet, Ale Kai Poodles. An icon in the dog show world, Wendell crossed over last evening, leaving many long-time friends mourning his passing. A tribute to his life is coming shortly, expounding on his impact on the [...]
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Stan Flowers passed away at the age of 87. Stan will always be remembered as the consummate professional and a great mentor, friend, breeder, and sportsman. Stan was one of the most successful dog handlers in the history of the sport with a career [...]
April 18, 1937 – September 27, 2023 Written By: Andrea Meloon This is a memorial for Barbara Gossett, an amazing woman, who remained passionate in her love of dogs and the sport of purebred dogs for over 65 years. I first met Barbara in 2004 after getting my first Papillon dog. I actually was downsizing [...]
We received the sad news that Joe Payne of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at his home after an extended illness. Joe was a lifetime and founding member of the Cocker Spaniel Club of South Texas. Joe’s family and friends remember him as a hard worker with a true love and passion for all animals. [...]
Written By: Gannon O’Reilly With deep sadness, we share the passing of Darwin Delaney, a world-renowned Chihuahua breeder whose profound influence on purebred dogs and the Chihuahua breed is both extensive and enduring. In 1952, Darwin purchased his first pair of AKC registered Chihuahuas. Over the subsequent seven decades, Darwin, alongside his beloved wife Tanya, built an exceptional bloodline under [...]
It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Mary Stolz. Mary was a lifelong member of the dog community in Florida. She was dedicated to the sport of dogs, starting off with Basset Hounds and then her beloved Longhaired Dachshunds. She leaves behind her husband, Dan Stolz, married for 21 years, daughter Suzette Kathleen Manning, son [...]
We received the devastating news that Dave Helming of Flemington, New Jersey passed away. Dave was a world-renowned Newfoundland breeder, Show Chairman of Westminster Kennel Club, an AKC Judge, and longtime fancier involved in all aspects of the sport of purebred dogs. Dave purchased his first Newfoundland with his wife, Peggy, in 1965. For 50+ [...]
It is with great sadness we share the news that Mrs. Gale Young of Venice, Florida has passed away. Gale was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 50 years. Gale purchased her first Weimaraner in 1973 and the rest was history. She bred and exhibited Weimaraners under the [...]
We received the very sad news that Carolyn Alexander of Corral De Tierra, California passed away. Carolyn was a Bull Terrier breeder, AKC Judge, and longtime fancier involved in all aspects of the sport of purebred dogs. Carolyn’s love of dogs began very early on. She owned a Fox Terrier, Pekingese, Afghan Hounds, and German [...]
Written by: Patricia V. Trotter The first time I met Jennifer Reed, she brought an American Eskimo into my ring in Greenville, Miss., as a 17-year-old junior handler. I was so taken with her abilities that I awarded her Best Junior Handler that day, and three years later she came to live with us in [...]
