Episode 16 - Post-Dog Show Special with Sam

Episode 16 - Post-Dog Show Special with Sam

In this episode, we are joined with our good friend, Sam, who is a Vet Tech student and Vet Assistant at a local Animal Hospital. We discuss how things went at the show. However, our main focus is on vet etiquette, things that every dog owner should do when taking their animal to a vet, some breed generalities, and many other random things.

In this episode we are solely utilizing our opinions and just having an informal conversation with a microphone involved.

Raw Tidbit 8 - Breed Community

Raw Tidbit 8 - Breed Community

In this Raw Tidbit we cover what Breed Community is, some examples of what we have experienced and heard about. We also cover what are good things to have in a breed community. The most important thing that we talk about is how we must all work together to keep the sport of dog shows and the dog species alive.

For more information about various breeds, please visit: www.akc.org

If you wish to see us in action at a show, please come to the First Colony Cluster of dog shows, June 22 and 23. We will be showing our Hamiltonstovare and are willing to chat with anybody.

Raw Tidbit 6 - Dating and Dog Shows

Raw Tidbit 6 - Dating and Dog Shows

We discuss dating etiquette at dog shows. We include some pitfalls to avoid, some things that must be done, and general things that are unique to dating someone who is involved in dog shows. We also discuss children at shows and how the spouse can help assist the other spouse by helping make sure that children are having as much fun as possible but not stressing out people.

Raw Tidbit 5 - Nutrition

Raw Tidbit 5 - Nutrition

Nutrition is essential in having a healthy dog. We are not nutritionists but we are giving information that has worked well with our dogs.

Episode 11 - St Patricks Day Special

Episode 11 - St Patrick’s Day Special

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We are going to cover an Irish breed, the Glen of Imaal Terrier. This versatile terrier is relatively uncommon but is a unique breed.

For more information, please visit: www.akc.org and www.glens.org

Huge thanks to the Glen of Imaal Terrier Association in the UK for breed history information, please check them out at: www.goita.co.uk

Raw Tidbit 3 - Novice Dog Show Person

Raw Tidbit 3 - Novice Dog Show Person

Michael expresses his opinions regarding being a novice in the dog show world. Ashley adds a few things in there from time to time. Hopefully this will provide some insight on what it is like as a new person starting in dog shows and performance sports.

For more information on how to participate with your dog, please visit: www.akc.org or www.ukcdogs.com

Episode 9 - Barbet

Episode 9 - Barbet

This French breed is relatively rare but making a comeback. The Barbet is credited with helping to found a few breeds, including the Poodle.

For more information and where we got our information, please visit: www.akc.org and www.americanbarbetclub.com

Raw Tidbit 2 - Dangers of Being Involved with Purebred Dogs

Raw Tidbit 2 - Dangers of Being Involved with Purebred Dogs

This episode focuses on the danger of Animal Rights groups and what they do to people involved with Purebred Dogs. We are about conservation of breeds but groups like PETA are against animal ownership and things that they consider to be “exploiting” animals even if the dog’s love it. Here are my experiences with PETA more information.

Episode 8 - Otterhound

Episode 8 - Otterhound

This rare scenthound is fully recognized by the AKC so it is classified as one of our “popular” breeds even though this breed is actually one of the rarest breeds in the world.

For more information and where we got our information, please visit: www.akc.org or www.otterhound.org

Episode 6 - Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Episode 6 - Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

We are biased as we own this marvelous little breed. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a spunky little terrier related to the Rat Terrier.

For more information, please visit: www.akc.org or www.teddyrooseveltterrier.org

Episode 5 - Keeshond

Episode 5 - Keeshond

Plural is Keeshonden, the Dutch barge dog.

For more information, please check out: www.akc.org or www.keeshond.org

Episode 4 - Chart Polski

The Chart Polski, also known as the Polish Greyhound, is a rare sighthound from Poland.

It is bred to take down bigger game and is still hard to find outside of Europe.

For more information, please visit: www.fci.be, or www.ukcdogs.com

Episode 2 - Jamthund

The Jamthund (Swedish Elkhound) is a rare breed from Sweden with very little presence outside of Scandinavia.

For more information about this breed, please visit the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) at https://www.skk.se/en/

Episode 1 - Newfoundland

In our very first episode, we cover the Newfoundland. This breed is a lovable giant that resembles a bear but is best known for its water rescue skills.

For more information visit: www.akc.org