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 […]
Amy’s Attitude: October 2019
Published on September 27, 2019
Gensol, HealthGene, VetGen, Embark, UCDavis, Wisdom, DDC, CGD, 5 Strands, PawPrint, Orivet… the list of labs jump- ing to offer genetic testing for our canine partners keeps on growing. The first DNA test that I can remember was released in […]
Preparing for the Top Twenty Competition
Published on September 27, 2019
By JoAnne Brettschneider Congratulations to everyone that has qualified for the Top Twenty Competition! This month, in preparation for the upcoming DPCA National, I would like to address first time and newer Top Twenty qualifiers for obedience. I would also […]
Existentially Elizabeth: October 2019
Published on September 27, 2019
Every year I have the same conversation with newbies taking their first dog to the Doberman National. “You don’t go to the National with the intention of winning anything,” I say. “Considering that the cream of the crop is usually […]
Is it the National, or the Nationals?
Published on September 27, 2019
by Amy Tourond As one of the editors of this fabulous magazine, I strive to represent the English language as correctly as possible. Yes, I can be a bit like the grammar police. Maybe it comes from the grammar class […]