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Part-Time Pooches: Dog Sharing Comes to Vancouver

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shutterstock_181097393I’ve always made a big deal both here on the blog and in the articles I write for doggies.com and breeders.net, about how having a four-legged family member is a full-time gig. However, I can see some merit to this dog-sharing idea, particularly for people who need to be away from home for any length of time.

Whether your job takes you out of the house for 8 hours or more each day or if you travel extensively, I can see where it would be neat to share the duties of taking care of a dog rather than worrying about kenneling or finding a friend to stop by every day.
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Final 2014 Iditarod Results

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The leaders have finally finished the grueling Iditarod! Bringing home the trophy was Dallas Seavey, with a total race time of 8 days, 13 hours, 4 minutes and 19 seconds.

Ally Zirkle trailed by less than 3 minutes, finishing at 8 days, 13 hours, 6 minutes, 41 seconds.

Mitch Seavey finished 3rd, about three-and-a-half hours behind the top two. He was followed by Joar Leifseth Ulsom and Sonny Lindner.

45 mushers remained on the trail as of 3:15 this afternoon, Alaska time.

Congratulations to all who make it through this incredible trial of man and dogs vs. mother nature.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Dog Activities, Dog News

Final Results from 2014 Crufts Conformance Show

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Ricky Mav SabrAfter 25,000 dogs went through the show rings at Crufts, the day four final results are in.

Winner of the Gun Dog Group: CH Afterglow Pearl’s a Singer

And the winner of the all important Best in Show? The Poodle: CH AFterglow Maverick Sabre, pictured here, courtesy AFterglow Showdogs.

Congratulations to the folks at AFterglow!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Dog Activities

Iditarod Standings as of 3/9/14

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shutterstock_179507117Today’s race standings:

In 1st place, leaving the checkpoint at Shaktoolik at 7:12 this morning: Aliy Zirkle.

The rest of the leader board is still in Shaktoolik, with arrival times this morning as noted below:

Jeff King: 4:46
Martin Buser: 5:27
Sonny Lindner: 5:53
Dallas Seavey: 7:07

Last year’s winner, Mitch Seavey left Unalakleet at 1:39 this morning and is headed for Shaktoolik.

Nicolas Petit, who was in the top five yesterday, has scratched. He had reported some problems with his sled way back at Nickolai on March 4th, but repaired it enough to make it to about 11 miles outside Unalakleet. According to blogger Joe Runyan, After having been pummeled on the trail, banged his knees, watched his $2000 sled trashed by an unmerciful trail, and leaped over tundra tussocks standing to his waist, Nicolas was in the mood for a focused 15 minute rant about the difficult and obstinate trail. He was quick to point out that the trail was good for DOGS, just not humans.

Petit scratched at 6:45 Saturday evening, saying that his team was fatigued and that he felt it was best that he call it a race and try again next year.

Keep up with all that is the Iditarod

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

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Iditarod Standings as of 3/8/14

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Photo courtesy Iditarod.com
Photo courtesy Iditarod.com

The leaders in the 2014 Iditarod are about 2/3s of the way done, having made it through Kaltag.

The leader board shows Aliy Zirkle in the lead, having left Kaltag just after 3 am. She was followed by Martin Buser at 5:34, Nicolas Petit at 7:14, Sonny Lindner and Jeff King, who both left the checkpoint at 8:32. All have completed both their 8-hour and their 24-hour layovers.

Kaltag is 629 miles from the start in Anchorage. The race ends in Nome, 975 miles from the start.

Those of you who follow this annual race may remember that Zirkle finished 2nd last year, followed by King in 3rd place, Petit in 6th, and Lindner in 9th. Last year’s winner, Mitch Seavey, is currently running in 6th place, having left Kaltag about an hour after Lindner and King.

Learn more about the history of the Iditarod, and find up-to-the minute results on Iditarod.com I’ll try to update you at least once a day.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Dog Activities, Dog Shows

Westminster 2014: Group Winners Advancing to Best in Show

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Hound Group: Bloodhound GCH Flessner’s International S’Cess “Nathan”
• Owner: Susan Carter, Shirley Van Camp, Heather Helmer
• Breeder: Bryan & Chris Flessner & Healther Buehner
• Agent: Zachary Helmer
• Sex: Dog
• Birthdate: 9/01/2010

Toy Group: Min Pin GCH Marlex Classic Red Glare “Classie”
• Owner: Leah Monte and Armando Angelbello
• Breeder: Caroles Mohr-Rio
• Sex: Bitch
• Birthdate: 7/11/2009

Non-Sporting Group: Standard Poodle GCH Brighton Lakeridge Encore “Ali”
• Owner: Toni Sosnoff & Martin Sosnoff, New York
• Breeder: L’Dyne Brennan & Debra Ferguson-Jones
• Agent: Timothy Brazier
• Sex: Bitch
• Birthdate: 5/21/2008

Herding Group: Cardigan Welsh Corgi GCH Riverside Telltail “Coco”
• Owner: Dina Planche, Deb Shindle, Julie & Bill Divens
• Breeder: Julie & Bill Divens and Deb Shindle
• Agent: Lois DeMers
• Sex: Bitch
• Birthdate: 12/22/2008

Sporting Group: Spaniel (Irish Water): GCH Whistlestop’s Riley on Fire “Riley”
• Owner: Tom & Bethany Urban & Gregory M Siner
• Breeder: Colleen McDaniel & Stacy Duncan
• Agent: Rick Krieger
• Sex: Bitch
• Birthdate: 7/17/2009

Working Group: GCH Claircreek Impression de Matisse “Matisse”
• Owner: Milan Lint, Peggy Helming, & Donna Gottdenker
• Breeder: Donna Gottdenker
• Agent: Michael E. Scott
• Sex: Dog
• Birthdate: 6/16/2011

Terrier Group: GCH Afterall Painting the Sky “Sky”
• Owner: Victor Malzoni, Torie Steele, Mary Olund, and Diane Ryan
• Breeder: AJ Pertuit Jr. & Betty Seton
• Agent: Gabriel Rangel
• Sex: Bitch
• Birthdate: 6/18/2008

Up next, the Best in Show winner for 2014!

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Westminster 2014 Final Breed Results: Terrier Group

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Airedale: GCH Joval Angel’s Whisper
American Staffordshire GCH Angarda Déjà Vu Looking at You
Australian: GCH Dunham Lake Scout Master
Bedlington: GCH Wrightwyn’s Power Play
Border: GCH Meadowlake Simply Sinful
Bull (Colored): GCH Banbury Bedrock Bright Star Bright
Bull (White): CH Sorabullys I Am Gang Jo
Cairn: Hjohoo’s Save Hjour Love For Me
Cesky: GCH Zlatapraha Gillespie Bluefire
Dandie Dinmont: GCH Lonsdale Sir Joseph Porter
Fox (Smooth): CH Absolutely Talk of the Town
Fox (Wire): GCH Afterall Painting the Sky (My pick to win this group)
Glen of Imaal: GCH Finnabair Ardmore Ned
Irish: GCH Rockledge Mccallen of Meath
Kerry Blue: GCH Cheron’s Dirty Water
Lakeland: Larkspur Acadia Summer Secret at Greycottage
Manchester (Std): GCH Wilane’s Midnight Rydor
Mini Bull: GCH Dytona Vip
Mini Schnauzer: GCH Allaaruth Just Kidding V Sole Baye
Norfolk: GCH Yarrow Venerie Ticket to Ride
Norwich: GCH Fly’N High’s Sonic Boom
Parson Russell: GCH Fox Valley Devil in Disguise
Rat: GCH Stoneybays Ur Martini’s Serv’D CM
Russell: GCH Goldsand’s Columbus
Scottie: GCH Roundtown Everyday Magic of Maryscot
Sealyham: GCH Efbe’s Thunder Rd at Burberry
Skye: GCH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie
Soft Coated Wheaten: GCH Doubloon’s Extreme Play
Staffordshire Bull: GCH Red Samurai
Welsh: GCH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor
West Highland White: GCH Tullybloom’s Classified Credentials

OK – that’s it for now. I’ll be back after 8:00 when the Best in Group announcement is made for the Sporting dogs.

Fingers crossed for your favorites!

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Westminster 2014 Final Breed Results: Working Group

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Akita: GCH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret
Alaskan Malamute: GCH Peaceriver Silverice Summer Solstice
Anatolian Shepherd Dog: CH Horizon’s Banshee at Chevaliers Du Roland
Bernese Mountain Dog: GCH Blackrock Jungle Juice RN
Black Russian Terrier: GCH Aristes Paint It Black
Boxer: GCH Brisbane N Blue Monday’s Diamonds Are Decadent
Bullmastiff: GCH Baron Dye of Ridgetop
Cane Corso: CH Italica’s Locked N Loaded
Chinook: CH Lakeside Run’s Little Bear
Doberman Pinscher: CH Allure Playing with Fire
Dogues de Bordeaux: GCH Evergreen’s Rub My Belly At Rising Star CGC
German Pinscher: GCH Daveren’s Peaceful Dream CAA
Giant Schnauzer: GCH Ramahill Absolutes I Am Legend of RW
Great Dane: Windycity-Orion’s Guitar Hero
Great Pyrenees: GCH Rivergroves Chateau De Castelnau
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: GCH Derby’s Toast with Gusto
Komondor: GCH Quintessential Chauncey
Kuvasz: CH Aegys Unforgettable RN
Leonberger: GCH Kalahari’s Call to Attention
Mastiff: GCH Willow Ridges Risky Business
Neapolitan Mastiff: GCH Ironwood’s Papparrazi
Newfoundland: GCH Pouch Cove’s Seabrook Enough Said
Portuguese Water Dog: GCH Claircreek Impression de Matisse
Rottweiler: GCH Hemlock’s Jack of Hearts RA CGC
Samoyed: GCH Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham
Siberian Husky:GCH Snowmist’s Quicksilver Speigas
St. Bernard: GCH Jamelle’s Aristocrat V Elba CGC RN
Standard Schnauzer: CH Ogee Saltus Ze Zahrabske
Tibetan Mastiff: GCH Sierras’ Sasha – Yakone Nanuk