The sporting dogs are the dogs that are the most visible in the south. The most rural and unpretentious homes frequently have expensive hunting dogs playing in their front yard. The most expensive homes are more likely than not to have a Golden Retriever. Like Beagles, Cocker Spaniels shouldn’t have more than one entry at […]
Can you guess why I love this group? I love all the breeds in this group. Two new breeds in this group tonight. I remember when PBGVs first appeared at Westminster. It was last year when I first saw one in Knoxville. I wonder how long it will take this year’s newcomers to make it […]
Another diverse group of dogs. Dogs with breed problems that breeders and vets are still working on are up against the one breed that is so perfectly fine tuned, they should have their own day at Westminster. Poodles are great dogs. I would love a standard poodle someday. They just have too much advantage over […]
Terriers are an odd mix of beloved and maligned dogs. I’m one of the many, many people who believe there are not bad breeds, just bad owners. There are a few breeds that need to be kept from everyone but loving breeders and trainers for a few generations of the breed. Nasty people who want […]
I love the hounds. They are the dogs that most people can easily identify. Well, except for the oddly named Plott. Hound dogs, despite sharing their name with a well-known UT supply store, are not the most southern group of dogs. The hounds are very aristocratic and expensive to breed. I knew someone with a […]
alternate title: “Doug says I told you so” Sarah’s best friend since, oh, forever, has grandparents who live on a farm. On this farm, there are occasionally a litter of pure-bred puppies. Sarah’s friend begged and pleaded to have one of the most recent puppies, but her mother wouldn’t budge. Sarah’s friend came up with […]
I am sure that you fully intended to fly me to New York so that I could live blog this year’s show. I am disappointed, but I forgive you for forgetting to send me show tickets. I know you are very busy. I will keep my calendar free for next year’s show. Every year I […]
I know “furry friday” is for posting pictures of your furry family members, but I’m going to use it to tell a story. A week ago, one of the neighborhood dogs showed up at our front door. It wasn’t the first time this one had visited and I already knew a little bit about her. […]
Be afraid of bad owners, not large breeds.
I love Molly. She is a very important part of our family. While she is still better behaved than most dogs, she has started pushing her limits. When we tell her to come inside, she pauses, thinks, gives us a look and then she comes inside. When we tell her to sit, she takes three […]