Handling the Handler

Rose Chandless — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

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”. Actuall...

Stud Dog Management - Not So Simple

Rose Chandless — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

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...

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Handling the Handler

Stud Dog Management - Not So Simple