Dog Shows

Aug 23, 20213 min read

The Future of my Program is Preservation

I've alluded to this before and I've tried to be very clear to people who are interested in a puppy from me that not every litter I breed...

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Jul 24, 20219 min read

Handling and Presentation Matters

When I first started in conformation, I was very much under the opinion that polishing my presentation, while important, was a little bit...

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Jun 7, 20218 min read

You Can't Make Someone Volunteer

I'm going to start way out in left field and I promise we'll make our way back to my point. I was a terrible child. I tell my husband...

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Jan 23, 202111 min read

Conformation: if You Don't Play, You Don't Get a Say

This is a topic I wrestle with constantly when showing conformation and never more than the show over New Year's weekend (2021). I know a...

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Jan 2, 20213 min read

Imposter Syndrome

I'm sitting here writing this after a frankly incredible week thus far. That's the pile of ribbons and rosettes and prizes next to me -...

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Aug 31, 20209 min read

My Journey in Dog Shows

I've written about dog shows and conformation before, especially after the Westminister winner this year was repeatedly disparaged by the...

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Feb 12, 20205 min read

Show Dogs Aren't Abused

I know many of you who read what I write personally, some I know through the internet, some are total strangers. But, I honestly believe...

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Jan 2, 20203 min read

AKC National Championships 2019

Anubi and I finished #2 National Owner Handled Series (NOHS) Azawakh in 2019. It was so exciting to make a small piece of history. I...

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