by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 10, 2024 | Features
By Heidi Clayton This past weekend was my favorite time of the year! It is not only finally fall, but my favorite dog shows of the year, which are the Montgomery County Terrier Shows, are held. There were a total of 1,299 terriers entered into this show with some of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 3, 2024 | Features
By Heidi Clayton If you are considered a “type-A” personality and want a dog to match your gumption, you should consider the Scottish Terrier. I love watching the little Scotty with their cocky attitudes sail across the show ring like they own it. In their minds, they...
by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 26, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton Do you have a dog-obsessed kid? Take a look at the AKC Junior Showmanship program to channel their obsession into a fun and healthy hobby. Since the creation of the American Kennel Club 140 years ago, they have been devoted to preserving the world of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 19, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton All of my dog show friends are obsessed with the fastest-growing sport in the AKC called scent work. Scent work involves using a dog’s natural ability to sniff to find hidden smells in a variety of situations. Any dog can participate in an AKC...
by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 12, 2024 | Features, Pets
By Heidi Clayton One of the fastest-growing performance sports in the American Kennel Club is called Fast CAT. The “CAT” stands for “coursing ability test”. Of course, “fast” refers to the speed at which it is done. Fast CAT was developed for sight hounds to chase a...
