Existentially Elizabeth: June 2020
Published on June 15, 2020
Many of us have an emergency plan in mind to evacuate our dogs away from our homes in case of fire, hurricanes and the like. But Covid-19 has brought a new dynamic to such emergency plans- what to do when […]
Amy’s Attitude: The Future of Dog Shows Part III
Published on June 15, 2020
Who would have thought that this little series of articles I was putting together would have taken such a serious turn, courtesy of COVID-19? The future is truly unknown and unpredictable. I was showing in York, PA in the middle […]
Joanne’s Workshop: From CH to CD
Published on April 3, 2020
I often get requests from someone that has only shown in the breed ring to help that person get a CD on his or her dog. I have previously written on how to begin from a puppy, explaining all the […]
It All Started With A Kiss
Published on April 3, 2020
GCHG. Phillmar Superman, WAC As they say IT ALL STARTED WITH A KISS Picture of him kissing me Anyone who follows dog shows knows “Superman”… he was a DPCA Regional, MBIS, MBISS winner, multiple year Top Twenty participant and sire […]
Amy’s Attitude: The Future of Dog Shows Part II
Published on April 1, 2020
The root of dog shows, or of exhibiting animals and livestock of any species, began as a means to evaluate breeding stock, and the objective of the American Kennel Club (AKC) is to “Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and […]
Amy’s Attitude: The Future of Dog Shows
Published on February 6, 2020
Part 1 of a Multi part series Have you ever heard of the Texas Death March, as it pertains to dogs shows? This is a nickname given to the July Texas circuit (which actually starts in Oklahoma City in June) […]
Amy’s Attitude: December 2019
Published on December 5, 2019
Upon returning home from the 2019 DPCA National, I couldn’t help but reminisce about what a wonderful event we had this year. Thanks go to all of the volunteers who work tirelessly to coordinate this event for us. I know […]