Meet the breed: the Scottish Terrier
By Heidi Clayton If you are considered a “type-A” personality and want a dog to match your gumption, you should consider the Scottish Terrier. I love watching the little Scotty with their cocky attitudes sail across the show ring like they own it. In their minds, they...Explore the world of dog sports: AKC Junior Showmanship
By Heidi Clayton Do you have a dog-obsessed kid? Take a look at the AKC Junior Showmanship program to channel their obsession into a fun and healthy hobby. Since the creation of the American Kennel Club 140 years ago, they have been devoted to preserving the world of...Explore the world of dog sports: scent work
By Heidi Clayton All of my dog show friends are obsessed with the fastest-growing sport in the AKC called scent work. Scent work involves using a dog’s natural ability to sniff to find hidden smells in a variety of situations. Any dog can participate in an AKC...Explore the world of dog sports: Fast CAT
By Heidi Clayton One of the fastest-growing performance sports in the American Kennel Club is called Fast CAT. The “CAT” stands for “coursing ability test”. Of course, “fast” refers to the speed at which it is done. Fast CAT was developed for sight hounds to chase a...
