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Westminster Dog Show Sends Many Home Happy

by Joe Jackson (Subscribe to Joe Jackson's posts)
Feb 17th 2011 3:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

lance newfoundland pictureGCH Pawsinn Threeponds Lancelot (Lance) winning his Newfoundland Best in Breed title. Lynn Nuss

The ribbons have been awarded, the dogs have gone home, and the green carpet's been put away for another year, as two days of canine celebritydom ended Tuesday night in New York City.

The 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show culminated in Scottish deerhound Hickory's triumphant Best in Show win at Madison Square Garden. It was the first time the breed had captured the purple and gold ribbon and silver bowl at Westminster.

Five-year-old female Hickory took a victory lap around Manhattan on Wednesday -- including appearances on various TV shows, a steak lunch at famed Midtown restaurant Sardi's and a photo op at the top of the Empire State Building.

But it will be back down to earth soon for Hickory -- whose full name (Gch.) Foxcliffe Hickory Wind comes from a bluegrass song by John Duffy -- as she goes into retirement on her owner's 50-acre farm in Virginia, said victorious handler Angela Lloyd.

"This is her retirement," said Lloyd, admitting she will miss her bond with the docile yet determined deerhound. "Sometimes you just find those ones where everything clicks. She's certainly one of those."

Iraqi War Vet Runs Boxing Gym, Shows No. 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever

by Jennipher Walters (Subscribe to Jennipher Walters's posts)
Feb 14th 2011 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

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As many pet owners know, sometimes you don't choose the dog: The dog chooses you. That was the case for Chicago-area resident Larry Lentz who, through a number of unusual and almost fateful circumstances, went from grieving pet owner to Iraqi War vet to boxing gym owner and handler of a No. 1 in all-breed points Chesapeake Bay retriever. Lentz will be showing his best friend, Moose, at the Westminster Dog Show tomorrow.

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Wes the Westminster Show Dog Helps Children Learn to Read and Write

by Jennipher Walters (Subscribe to Jennipher Walters's posts)
Feb 11th 2011 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

boy reads with dogDeborah Glessner - Photographer

We all know how perfectly the show dogs at Westminster look and behave each year, but some of these dogs do more than work the ring -- they help change lives as therapy dogs. Wes, the Labrador retriever, is one of these amazing dogs. And he's starting by "teaching" children.

This champion black Lab from Richboro, Pa., specializes in helping children in grades 2 through 5 learn to read. In fact, he "teaches" at 12 schools through the school year and during the summer, and works with school and camp programs for autistic and learning-disabled children. In addition, the 8-year-old dog visits his local library once a week for a "read to the dogs evening."

How Can a Dog Help a Child Read?
Wes has never cracked a book but he provides something struggling readers need -- he's the perfect supportive listener, says his owner Wendi Huttner. "He helps create a comforting, relaxing atmosphere for the children," she says. "Wes doesn't laugh or tease -- he's completely nonjudgmental."

Wes usually sits with or lies beside the children while they read, sometimes placing his head in their laps or offering a paw. He even wags his tail and gives encouraging licks to keep the reader going.

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Names Australian Shepherd Best in Show

by Jennipher Walters (Subscribe to Jennipher Walters's posts)
Dec 6th 2010 5:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

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This dog is a force to be, well, reckoned with. CH Propwash Reckon, a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd known affectionately as "Reckon," beat out nearly 2,500 canine competitors for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 10th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Long Beach Convention Center last night.

"We are proud to have Reckon join the family of Best in Show winners at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship," said Show Chairman Ron Menaker. "We had a record-breaking entry this year of highly competitive canine athletes in conformation, agility, obedience and the Eukanuba World Challenge. Congratulations to all the winners!"

Reckon won not only bragging rights at the championship but also the Eukanuba Celebration of Champions Trophy (which is designed to look like its winner), a check for $50,000 and a year's supply of Eukanuba dog food. Reckon is owned by Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington of Kensington, N.H. Last year's winner was Sadie, a Scottish Terrier.

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is regarded as one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, as it includes a range of canine sporting events all under one roof, including the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC National Obedience Invitational. This year, these events featured 3,233 dogs vying to be "top dog" and earn more than $225,000 in prize money.

The event also included the Junior Showmanship competition, which allows handlers 9 to 18 years old to compete. This year, Katie Mazurowski and her English Setter Lamont were awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler along with a $2,000 scholarship.

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be telecast on ABC Network Television on Sun., Jan. 23, 2011. Check your local listings for times. You won't want to miss the canine fun!

National Dog Show Group Winners

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts)
Nov 25th 2010 2:30PM Filed Under: Dogs
The National Dog Show presented by Purina has become as big a part of Thanksgiving as sweet potatoes and drumsticks in many homes. But, between the cooking and the eating and the visiting, it can be easy to miss a dog or two during NBC's Thanksgiving Day coverage from noon to 2 p.m.

Fortunately, missing some of the television coverage doesn't mean you have to miss out! You can watch video of all dogs in each group in the ring online with NBC Sports. Check out the Hound Group, Toy Group, Sporting Group, Non-Sporting Group, Herding Group, Terrier Group, or Working Group, or hand dish washing duty off to somebody else tonight and watch them all!

Below, check out our gallery of the group winners! Also, be sure to read Paw Nation's interview with the Best in Show winning trainer.

Ask Curry! - Would You Ever Wear a Diamond-Studded Dog Collar?

by Rob Shuter (Subscribe to Rob Shuter's posts)
Apr 5th 2010 2:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Curry the jet setting dog pictureKate Lacey

Meet jet-setting show dog Curry, Paw Nation advice columnist. In between competing at the top dog shows, Curry finds time to answer the questions all dogs long to ask. From grooming advice (Curry just won Best in Breed at Westminster, so she knows a thing or two about looking gorgeous) to tips on getting along with the craziest of canines (she lives in Manhattan so she has to make friends with the many other dogs on the block), this 3-year-old Glen of Imaal terrier has all the answers to your crucial canine queries.


Did you hear about the new dog collar that cost $52,000? I know that as a glamorous show dog you have appearances to keep up, but would you ever wear a diamond collar? What do you think about other pricey pet accessories like booties and coats?
--Katie, a 6-year-old Irish terrier

Katie, what a great question! I can see you are right up to date on all the important breaking news.

The handcrafted $52,000 collar with 18 carat diamonds made me laugh. (And you know that dogs do laugh thanks to my insightful previous column)

I don't want to sound harsh, but only a human would be stupid enough to waste all that money on diamonds, a completely useless mineral, when they could be buying bacon. We love them dearly but they will never learn that wasting money on expensive collars and embarrassing coats is really all about them rather than us.

Have you ever seen a poor four-legged brother or sister hopping down the street wearing one of those ridiculous doggie raincoats? I'm sure the human has the best intentions, not realizing that both dogs and our embarrassing distant cousin, the wolf, have their own built in raincoats. It's called fur.

Also, for me, a heavy collar makes me worry that I'm in trouble. Pressure on my neck and back reminds me of when I was a very free-spirited pup and my mom would have her mouth on the back of my neck to reprimand me. I'm happy to have a nice lightweight but lovely collar to wear every day, but that's about it.

Humans, keep your diamonds and coats. We dogs are perfect just the way we are. After all, you wouldn't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley!

Ask Curry your questions by e-mailing her at curry@pawnation.com.

Ask Curry! - Do All Dogs Recognize Their Owners' Smell?

by Rob Shuter (Subscribe to Rob Shuter's posts)
Mar 29th 2010 3:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Curry the show dog pictureKate Lacey

Meet jet-setting show dog Curry, Paw Nation advice columnist. In between competing at the top dog shows, Curry finds time to answer the questions all dogs long to ask. From grooming advice (Curry recently won Best in Breed at Westminster, so she knows a thing or two about looking gorgeous) to tips on getting along with the craziest of canines (she lives in Manhattan so she has to make friends with the many other dogs on the block), this 3-year-old Glen of Imaal terrier has all the answers to your crucial canine queries.


Can all dogs recognize their owner by smell?
--Barry, a 6-year-old Basset Hound from Vegas

Yes!

Of all the wonderful senses we have, Barry, our sense of smell is the most important. Our humans sweat and create special smells they leave that behind on everything they touch. It is just yummy! My trail is wagging just thinking about it! Even the air is perfumed with sweat which we find incredibly easy to identify. Before I see my owner, I can smell him coming down the street and I'm not even a trained in the smelling department.

A friend of mine, Rex, has been trained not only to notice different smells, but also to understand changes in odor over time as it diminishes with every second that passes. That takes smarts and a great nose. Rex puts his amazing sense of smell to good use with the police force. (See, I don't just run with the glamour-show dog crowd.)

My sniffer, however, is not used to catch criminals or locate missing people. Mostly I use it to find my Daddy. I love everything that smells like him and don't understand why he is constantly bathing and squirting himself to smell like Calvin Klein. Why he would want to smell like another gentleman is beyond me! I even found a stinky sock in the bottom of his closet and I liked it so much I put it beneath the pillow where I sleep!


Ask Curry your questions by e-mailing her at curry@pawnation.com.

Ask Curry! - March 1, 2010

by Rob Shuter (Subscribe to Rob Shuter's posts)
Mar 1st 2010 3:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Health

Kate Lacey

Meet jet-setting show dog Curry, Paw Nation's newest advice columnist. In between competing at the top dog shows, Curry finds time to answer the questions all dogs long to ask. From grooming advice (Curry just won Best in Breed at Westminster, so she knows a thing or two about looking gorgeous) to tips on getting along with the craziest of canines (she lives in Manhattan so she has to make friends with the many other dogs on the block), this 3-year-old Glen of Imaal terrier has all the answers to your crucial canine queries.


Congrats on your Westminster Best in Breed win. You looked darling and seemed to have a great sense of humor. Question: Did I catch you laughing when the judge wanted you to move on and you wanted to stay and eat the bait other dogs had dropped?
-- Charlie, a lab-mix from Miami

Charlie you are absolutely right. You did see me laughing at Madison Square Garden.

Most humans don't know it but dogs laugh all the time -- I know I do. It sounds like an excited burst of panting when you are interacting with others. Some experts have called it social panting, as it occurs when we are playing or trying to get someone to play. It's a sign of enjoyment which I was certainly having the night of the big doggie show.

Did you know that research shows that playing a recording of dogs 'laughing' at animal shelters has been found to reduce sign of stress in those poor dears looking for a home?

So laugh away Charlie, it's far better than getting all grumpy.


Ask Curry your questions by e-mailing her at curry@pawnation.com.

Ask Curry! - February 15, 2010

by Rob Shuter (Subscribe to Rob Shuter's posts)
Feb 15th 2010 10:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Grooming

Curyy the Glen of Imaal terrierKate Lacey

Meet jet-setting show dog Curry, Paw Nation's newest advice columnist. In between competing at the top dog shows, Curry finds time to answer the questions all dogs long to ask. From grooming advice (Curry's competing at Westminster, so she knows a thing or two about looking gorgeous) to tips on getting along with the craziest of canines (she lives in Manhattan so she has to make friends with the many other dogs on the block), this 3-year-old Glen of Imaal terrier has all the answers to your crucial canine queries.


You are so glamorous that I have to ask: what should a single, slightly overweight fox terrier like me do to look great? Do you have any beauty secrets from your showgirl friends?
Liza from Georgia

A girl should always put her best paw forward, and that's the very place where I start with my beauty routine. It's all about the nails, darling. Make sure you get them trimmed regularly. I recommend grinding them instead of cutting because that can sometime hurt. Being a city girl myself, I like to keep mine as short as possible to cut down on the clickety-clack noise I make when running up and down on my gorgeous wooden floors. (Madge, the rottweiler in the apartment downstairs, is very noise sensitive.) A good manicure will make you feel like a million bucks.

Next, treat yourself to a bath. The water should be warm, not hot. A genius trick to remember is to brush or clip out any mats before you jump in. Wet matty hair is scarier than getting adopted by Paris Hilton!

Now we come to the most important part: The haircut. The right trim can hide a multitude of figure flaws and give the illusion that you are any shape you want to be. I wear mine a little longer on my legs and head, and shorter on my back. I recommend you do the same if you are a plus-size girl

Finally, remember to have fun with your look. Try different hairstyles; it always grows back. Well, for most pooches. I do know a poodle that wears a hairpiece!

Ask Curry your questions by e-mailing her at curry@pawnation.com.

Meet the Westminster Dogs: Sydney the Tibetan Terrier

by Monica Monzingo (Subscribe to Monica Monzingo's posts)
Feb 10th 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Tibetan Terrier dog pictureCredit: Chris Halvorson, DogAds

The Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show (Feb. 15–16) is like Oscar night for dogs... so let's meet the stars! Paw Nation spoke with some of the Westminster show dog's owners to give you a sneak peek at the adorable contestants you'll see prancing around the ring on the big day.

Dog Breed: Tibetan Terrier

Group: Non-Sporting

Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch. Ri Lee's Diamonds Are Forever

Nickname: Sydney

Dog's Age: 4

Owners' Names: Brenda Algar and Nikkie Kinziger

Hometown: New Castle, Del.

I heard Sydney was mauled by a wild animal and almost died?
It's true, on Dec. 15, 2007, three days after her second birthday, Sydney was badly mauled in a near-fatal attack by a bobcat in the fenced yard at our home in Maine. She underwent two emergency surgeries to save her life and repair her front left leg.

Tell me about Sydney's personality.
She knows that she's a princess, but she's not a spoiled princess. She's like Grace Kelly: graceful, sweet and dignified. She carries herself well and she knows who she is. Sydney is unlike any other Tibetan I've had.

What is her biggest quirk?
She chases her tail. I don't have another dog that does this and I have seven. And she'll catch it, hold onto it and then chase it the other way.

What is her best trick?
She doesn't really do tricks -- Tibetens aren't trick-type dogs -- but the thing she does do that is like a trick is when we're showing and she stops, looks right at the judge and wags her tail a little.

Meet the Westminster Dogs: Kelly the Puli

by Monica Monzingo (Subscribe to Monica Monzingo's posts)
Feb 9th 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Puli dog pictureRandy Roberts

The Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show (Feb. 15–16) is like Oscar night for dogs... so let's meet the stars! Paw Nation spoke with some of the Westminster show dog's owners to give you a sneak peek at the adorable contestants you'll see prancing around the ring on the big day.

Dog Breed: Puli

Group: Herding

Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch. Lajosmegyi's Singin in the Rain

Nickname: Kelly

Dog's Age: 5

Owners' Names: Anna Quigley, Patricia Turner, and Steve and Alice Lawrence

Hometown: Chehalis, Wash.

Tell me about Kelly's personality.
He is one of the sweetest puli I have ever been around. Kelly enjoys life to the fullest and loves people. He is so calm before he goes in the ring and then when he's there, he's perfect. He has been raised with his sister and they are very close.

What is his best trick?
He jumps straight in the air and touches the top of a six-foot fence. He has tried to do this in the ring but is afraid of slipping on the floor!

What's his weirdest quirk?
He loves riding on top of his crate.

What is his favorite treat?
Bully Sticks are his favorite chew and boiled chicken is his favorite treat.

How do you and Kelly prepare for Westminster?
We use a treadmill to keep Kelly in condition. We have 60-foot runs, but the dogs hate the rain -- and we get so much of it in the Northwest. Most important is his mental conditioning. We make sure he has rest and try to keep him from being bored.

Anything else you'd like to share?
It is just such a thrill to be the breeders of two great dogs. His littermate Conrad is the puli that won the group last year at the Garden. Going is as much about seeing old and new friends as it is about being in the show.

Westminster Profile: Portuguese Water Dog

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts)
Feb 3rd 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Portuguese Water Dog pictureRob Gerity

With the Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show almost upon us (Feb. 15–16), Paw Nation will be talking with some of the show dogs' owners for some insight into this year's contestants.

Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog

Group: Working

Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch Ebb Tide's Upcountry Titan

Nickname: Sage

Dog's Age: 5

Owner's Name: Arnold and Sandra Brown

Hometown: Cheshire, Conn.

Tell me about your dog's personality.
Sage is a people magnet who endears himself quickly and easily to all those he meets. We consider Sage to be our "dog of a lifetime." He is a robust and remarkably caring dog with extraordinary temperament and intelligence. He's very spirited, with a strong work ethic and drive, and a great sense of humor. He takes his jobs very seriously. Sage's favorite job, as part of his role as a certified R.E.A.D. dog, is to welcome children to our home and then snuggle up beside them as they learn to read.

Sage is extremely devoted to his canine and human family. He loves to play chase in his own clever way (using his uncanny ability to pivot like an NBA star). He is persistent and tenacious when tracking, playing hide-and-seek or in locating hidden toys. Sage is also athletically competitive, having earned several first-place ribbons at agility trials. He "attacks" water competition trials with gusto!

What is your dog's favorite treat?
Sage's favorite treats are beef liver and dog biscuits.

What is your dog's best trick?
Sage can count upon command. He will bark (count) to 4. He also sings with our daughter Allison. He mimics her voice with a high-pitched tone that sounds like country music yodeling.

Westminster Profile: Belgian Malinois

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts)
Feb 2nd 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

Belgian Malinois dog picturePix'n Pages

With the Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show almost upon us (Feb. 15–16), Paw Nation will be talking with some of the show dogs' owners for some insight into this year's contestants.

Dog Breed: Belgian Malinois

Group: Herding

Dog's Full Registered Name: CH TriSorts Zorro del Mango, RE, TT, HIC, CGC

Nickname: Zorro

Dog's Age: 6

Owner's Name: Sara Donadei-Blood

Hometown: North Lauderdale, Fla.

Tell me about your dog's personality.
Malinois as a breed typically are aggressive. They're very reactive to their environment. Malinois are super dogs when it comes to competitive obedience. I noticed that my Malinois was developing into a sweet, affectionate boy. He showed that sweetness of nature to strangers, which is unusual to the breed. He loves people, especially elderly people.

He's very bright and extraordinarily willing to please. In a dog show, he's literally the only Malinois wagging his tail. He's a happy dog. He's a lover, not a fighter!

What is your dog's favorite treat?
He likes raw chicken backs. I give them to my dogs from time to time to clean their teeth. I think it brings out the wild dog in him.

What is your dog's best trick?
He retrieves anything I drop: a paper clip, a pen, a dime. He knows how to bring me my purse from the kitchen counter. He brings the remote control. However, because I always reward him, when he's feeling bored he takes it upon himself to bring me all those things. At the end of the day I have a whole pile of things I didn't ask for.


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