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88 – Wire Coated Breeds and How to Work With Them
Wire Coated Breeds require special grooming techniques and tools to keep the coat in top condition and shape that the breed standard requires.
87 – Dual Champions: Melissa Newman – Laverack vs Llewellin
Continuing our conversation on the challenges of creating dual champions, Melissa Newman talks with us about her journey to build a family of dogs that meet this exacting goal. From a childhood spent hunting with her family through the trial and error of acquiring a good foundation for her breeding program, her story is inspiring as to what can be accomplished with single minded dedication and focus. The Set’r Ridge dogs are iconic and can be found in many pedigrees of the top dogs in the breed.
86 – Dual Champions: Preservation Breeders Proof of Form and Function – Frank Luksa
One key element of preservation breeding, for many fanciers, is working to maintain the “function” for which the “form” of the breed was originally developed. The English Setter standard, for example, describes a dog “conformed” a certain way because those details enabled the dog to best do the job for which foundation breeders developed it.
85 – Wendy Paquette on Shih Tzu, Toys and Breeding Challenges
Wendy Paquette of Wenrick Kennels fame, All-Breed Judge and Toy Breeder talks with Laura Reeves on Toy Dogs, Shih Tzu’s, and Breeding Challenges.
84 – Obedience at the Garden: David Haddock, AKC Judge
Obedience at the Garden: Obedience was not always offered at the Garden during Westminster Kennel Club dog show. David Haddock, Westminster member and AKC judge helped to include obedience competition.
83 – Mike and Karen Kurtzner: Mentors, Field Judge and Beagle Buddies
Mike and Karen Kurtzner Mike and Karen are professional handlers that have both been mentored by some of the great dog people of the past, but have trained some of the stars today. Boarding kennel owners in the Sacramento, California area, they have been in dogs since the 1960’s, and have more than a few…
82 – New to Group Ring? 10 Tips to Survive and Succeed
New to the Group Ring? 10 Tips to Survive and Succeed and celebrate your best of breed win.
81 – Social Media Challenge from Randy Benns and Luke Baggenstos
Social Media Challenge Randy Benns and Luke Baggenstos are both members of the Professional Handler’s Association. Luke Baggenstos Luke literally was born into dogs. His parents and stepmother are all dog people. He worked for dad, Rick, and stepmom Dinah, both PHA handlers, and followed in their footsteps. In fact, the bulk of his extended…
80 – Steve Gladstone: In His Words
Steve Gladstone, AKC Judge, Breeder of Cardigan Welsh Corgis and AKC Board of Directors member passed away in Australia while on a judging assignment. Perhaps his final interview, this was recorded only a few weeks prior to his passing.
79 – Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Handling Seminars: Ready to Handle Like a Pro?
Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Best known for CJ and his Westminster win, Valerie is a 2nd generation breeder with the passion for handling, training, breeding, and conditioning show dogs. Pay It Forward – Handling Seminars for Owner Handlers and Juniors Valerie has a deep love for her dogs, and a deep love for her sport. She is…