“When not keeping any eye on you, their favorite Pastime is sleePing and of course they snore.”
in Black’ – ok. No other dog can equal the Pug in his virtues as a family pet. He appeals to mothers because of his natural cleanliness, intelligence, and the fact that he is a “Toy”. He appeals to fathers because he is a husky, sturdy dog needing very little upkeep. Children adore Pugs and Pugs adore children. Th ey are not too delicate for fun and games. Older persons and shut-ins find them perfect as companions because their greatest need is to be by your side and accepted into your way of life. Th ey don’t like heat. If you are too warm and uncomfortable, they are also uncomfortable. When not keeping any eye on you, their favorite pastime is sleeping and of course they snore. Pugs are basically 24 hour compan- ions. Once you own a Pug you will find it very di ffi cult to not have one with you all the time. BIO I grew up with a Dachshund, but my original AKC breeds were Pugs and Bor- zoi. My wife, Donnelle, and I obtained our first Pug in 1965 and our first Borzoi in 1968. I have been a member of the Pug Dog Club of America since 1970 and am a founding member of the Northern Califor- nia Pug Club. I am also a “Life Member” of the Borzoi Club of America. Our first Borzoi Champion also earned a Utility degree in obedience.
I was active in the early days of open field coursing and open field coursed with Borzoi, Afghans, Salukis, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds, and Whippets. I helped with the creation of ASFA (American Sighthound Field Asso- ciation) and lure coursing equipment (the original was a hand crank lure). I was instrumental in working with ASFA to have AKC recognize lure coursing as an o ffi cial AKC event. In 1973, I was approved as an AKC Licensed Handler. I remained active as an all-breed professional dog handler until retiring from handling in 1999 to become an AKC approved judge. I have shown and finished champions in breeds from every group. I have owned Pug, Borzoi, Papillion, Belgian Sheepdog, Labrador Retriever, Dachshund, Border Terrier, and Whippet. I am presently approved by AKC to judge all Sporting breeds, all Hound breeds, all Herding breeds, plus Pugs and Papillions, all Miscellaneous breeds, Best In Show and all breed Junior Showmanship.
Litter mates with our granddaughter.
Del Richards (AKC #16761) Pug Breeder Judge 9000 Ridgeway Drive Gilroy, CA 95020 Email: delrichards@verizon.net
Phone: 1(408) 848-3336 Cell: 1(408) 489-3668
S everal years ago we were at a dog show with Rowdy (CH. Glory’s Rowdy Moran, CD). We were handling at the time and while we were setting up our pens there was a class of young students who came to look at all the dogs. Rowdy went and greeted all the children. Th ere was one young girl who obviously was afraid of dogs as she held her hands close to her chest and did not move. Rowdy went to the little girl and just sat beside her. He did not try to jump on her or anything. In a little while the little girl lowered her hand and petted him on the head. By the end of the day the little girl came back to Rowdy and was holding him and loving him. It really was wonderful to see just what intelligence he possessed and knew exactly what to do. He helped that little girl to become a dog lover.
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