by admin | Sep 15, 2023 | breed preservation, dog show, PBGV
Last weekend we attended our first breed shows of 2023, other than PBGV National. This was partly because we’ve been prioritizing agility, partly because Ginny only needs majors, and mostly because breed shows just aren’t that appealing. I will say that I enjoyed...
by admin | May 12, 2023 | breed preservation, dog show, PBGV
I want to start this post by congratulating Janice Hayes and everyone involved with Buddy Holly’s Best In Show win at Westminster this week. I don’t have cable and didn’t watch judging, but I know enough about this team to know that the public would have seen a happy...
by admin | Apr 6, 2023 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, FAST CAT, Hunting, PBGV, scent work
Last week our road trip continued to Helotes and Kerrville, Texas for the PBGV National Specialty. Prior to the show we attended a 3 day all breed agility trial at the same site as the national. We had a great time in a really nice facility, even if the private ranch...
by admin | Dec 2, 2022 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, FAST CAT, Hunting, PBGV, Puppies, scent work
It’s pretty well accepted that most dog sports are supported by an aging population and that something should be done to attract new people. This is especially true for sports like conformation, obedience, and agility, which are more difficult and time consuming than...
by admin | Nov 11, 2022 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, Hunting, PBGV, scent work, senior dogs
September 5, 2006- November 8, 2022 16 years ago, a pretty 4 week old puppy caught my eye in Betty’s kitchen. A few weeks later, Maya came to live with us and has made a big (and sometime loud) impact on our lives ever since. Maya finished easily and was the...
by admin | Sep 3, 2022 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, Dog Training, PBGV
30 years ago today, George Barth and I sat up all night watching really bad movies and waiting for my first PBGV to give birth to what would be her only litter of puppies. Dogs from that litter are behind many PBGV pedigrees today, but one puppy in particular was the...
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