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...
by admin | Jun 24, 2022 | Australian Shepherd, breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, Dog Training, PBGV
Last Saturday, The Clever Hounds participated in the Westminster Kennel Club Master Agility Championship. This event was supposed to be held in New York City in January, but was postponed until June and moved to Tarrytown because of COVID. While it’s much easier not...
by admin | May 1, 2022 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, PBGV
…. and some thoughts from the PBGV National Specialty It’s May 1, which is National Purebred Dog Day! This is an opportunity to celebrate all of the wonderful dog breeds that we have the opportunity to share our lives with. Choosing a purebred dog means having the...
by admin | Dec 21, 2021 | breed preservation, dog show, FAST CAT, PBGV
This week was the AKC National Championship Dog Show in Orlando, Florida. The event includes the FAST CAT and Agility Invitationals, so the Clever Hounds took a road trip to represent PBGVs at these events. We arrived Tuesday afternoon for a warm up FAST CAT run....
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