From the AKC Royal Canin National Dog Show in Orlando this weekend:
GCH CH Unity’s Maid an Entrance CGC, a Weimaraner known as “Gali” triumphed over more than 1,200 puppies and junior dogs to earn the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla. “Gali,” owned by Michelle Hunter and Gregory McLogan and Amy L. Tourond of Springfield, Missouri and bred by Gregory McLogan, Vicki Ruiz and Amy L. Tourand was crowned “Junior of the Year” by an esteemed panel of judges, consisting of Mrs. Paula Hartinger, Mr. Roger R. Hartinger and Dr. Steve Keating, after intense canine competition. Continue reading WEIMARANER “GALI” WINS INAUGURAL AKC ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
Category Archives: Dog Activities
Saturday Survey: Dogs in the Workplace
Earlier today, I posted some considerations about whether or not employers should allow dogs to come to work with employees. Has the situation come up at your workplace? How was it handled?
[poll id=”125″]
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Dogs in the Workplace: Good Idea or Bad?
The Travelers Companies recently had an article about distractions in the workplace, one of which was dogs. Here are some things they say you should consider when deciding whether to allow your employees to bring their dogs to work. Continue reading Dogs in the Workplace: Good Idea or Bad?
A Very Newton Video
Did you want to know more about the 2017 National Dog Show winner, Newton, the Brussels Griffon? Check out this video!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: 2017 National Dog Show
I love watching dog shows, although allowing only two hours for the National Dog Show is a national travesty, in my opinion. Did you get a chance to watch it?
[poll id=”124″]
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
2017 National Dog Show: Group Winners
Hound Group: Whippet
Herding Group: Old English Sheepdog
Working Group: Portuguese Water Dog
Terrier Group: American Staffordshire Terrier
Toy Group: Brussels Griffon
Sporting Group: English Springer Spaniel
Non-Sporting Group: French Bulldog
Excitement is building for the Best-in-Show competition, coming up next!
2017 National Dog Show: Non-Sporting Group Winners
1st: French Bulldog
2nd: Dalmatian
3rd: Schipperke
4th: Shar Pei
Stay tuned for the Best in Show line-up, then the final results!
2017 National Dog Show: Sporting Group Winners
1st: English Springer Spaniel
2nd: Field Spaniel
3rd: Vizsla
4th: Weimeraner
Moving on soon to our last group of the show: the Non-Sporting Group!
2017 National Dog Show: Toy Group Winners
OMG – a six year old handler! So cute! She was barely taller than the show table where her long-haired Chihuahua was shown.
1st: Brussels Griffon
2nd: Maltese
3rd: Pub
4th: Miniature Pinscher
Moving on soon to the Sporting Group!
2017 National Dog Show: Terrier Group Winners
1st: American Staffordshire Terrier
2nd: Lakeland Terrier
3rd: Cairn Terrier (just like Toto!)
4th: Norwich Terrier
Coming up next: the Toy Group featuring pocket pets!