Seattle Kennel Club and the Seattle Dog Show

Photos courtesy Cheryl Knapp and Jerry and Lois Photography By Ranny Green What’s your idea of a perfect balance of actor/athlete? Chances are it isn’t a 5-year-old, 65-pound, rock-solid bulldog. Gabe may be just the guy to change your mind once you see this versatile guy on film and in the competition ring. “He’s a [...]

Photos courtesy of Jason Mullett-Bowlsby of The Shibaguyz By Ranny Green A distant connection with a six-toed Norwegian dog breed representing spirituality at its purest level also has proven to be a lifesaver for Sharon Pederson, 54, of Beaverton, Ore. The former ballerina and mother of two daughters, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 21 years [...]

By Ranny Green They’re called Westminster Newsmakers not for their feats in the show ring, but for putting their feet in other fields of endeavor. They competed in America’s iconic dog show last month at Madison Square Garden, but their resumes aren’t simply about breed wins, group placements and best-in-show numbers. It’s about their tenderness [...]

By Ranny Green
Just about anyone who owns a dog or has been around the dog-show world has seen the quirky parody “Best in Show” (2000) and walked away roaring at the outrageous, neurotic and sometimes affectionate characters and scenarios. “Show Dog,” by Josh Dean (It Books, $24.99), while much more serious and gritty, ushers you behind the scenes while tracking the exploits of Jack, a challenging Australian shepherd, on his first year in all-breed competition.