by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
Your standard calls for the coat of the Yorkie to hang evenly and “perfectly” straight. If the standard calls for something specific then that means they really want to see that. Standards are the bibles of dog showing and breeding. Nothing else and no-one else’s... by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
Whippets, a noble breed have true working purpose, make affectionate and wonderful companions & are easy, yet dignified breeds to show. With their short coats and relatively easy natures, they are a great introduction to the show ring for the novice. None of the... by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
Originally known as the Roseneath Terrier from Poltalloch Scotland, until first exhibited at Crufts in 1907 and AKC registration in 1908, the ‘Westie’ was around for at least 100 years before that. “A spunky little Terrier and all determination in one small body. His... by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
The Welsh Corgi Pembroke, having spent hundreds of years as a farm and companion dog, finally found his way into small agricultural shows in Wales during the 1800’s, but it was not until 1925 that classes were provided for them. At that stage, the Cardigans and... by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
A wonderful hunting dog with great speed and stamina, the Weimaraner appears to have a coat that is rather no nonsense but as with all short coated show dogs, it is not simply a case of wash & wear when your intent is to have that dog coat show ready all year... by Theo | Mar 17, 2025 | Advice by Breed
Brought originally from the “Lost Valley” of Tibet to England in the 1920’s and introduced from there to the USA in 1956, the Tibetan Terriers (TT) have always been highly prized as “Luck Bringers” by the lamas for 2,000 years. Technically not a Terrier and loosely...