Posted by: Rose Chandless
on Mar 16, 2011
How does one find the right handler for their Shetland Sheepdog? First, one must consider what a handler does. A handler, defined by The Random House Dictionary of the English Language is “one who exhibits a dog in a bench show or field trial” while, the verb to “handle” is “...to manage, direct, train or control” and the noun “handling” is described as “...the manner of treating or dealing with something, management”. Actually, all these definitions can be used to describe todays dog handler.
The American Kennel Club has made several attempts to standardize the quality of a handler, the latest by adopting a system where each potential registered handler is interviewed, kennel and vehicle inspected, and has references checked before they are deemed “registered” with the AKC for referral to the fancy.
Posted by: Rose Chandless
on Mar 16, 2011
As everyone agrees, a good stud dog is one who produces his winning virtues, often litter after litter, and is definitely worth his weight in gold bullion. The usual life span of a stud dog varies with the individual and management of his services. However, I feel it safe to say if managed well, a stud dog can sire into his veteran years.
Although there has been some discussion on the subject of managing that precious prize, not much is really done about it from what I have seen or heard. Numerous ringside discussions, Facebook and email deliberations, as well as breeder panels at various seminars have contemplated the question, how does one successfully manage a good stud dog?
