Editor’s MESSAGE
et’s Fall in Love! Everyone remembers how they met “their” breed. For many of today’s
dedicated breeders and exhibitors, the introduction was likely made through the pages of a book or a magazine. Or maybe it took place in a dark movie theater or at home on the television screen. (Maybe it was a telecast of Westminster.) Perhaps it was a chance encounter on the street or at a dog training class, or maybe the breed came with a new partner or spouse. Maybe it was a new neighbor. That first encounter can often seem like a mere coincidence at the time, but as the devotion for a breed grows and the years become decades, the experience can begin to feel more like fate in retrospect. For some, meeting a breed can even feel a bit like love at first sight. I know that’s how it happened for me. People who are looking to find a canine companion
these days will generally begin their search online. Meet- ing a breed today often takes place virtually through web- sites like showsightmagazine.com and akc.org . (After all, it’s just as easy to fall in love online.) However, there is plenty of misinformation out there in the digital world where preservation breeders can seem no different than people who profit from selling mixed-breed puppies. This is why
dog shows, companion and performance events, and training classes remain so important for the survival of “our” breeds. And it’s not all about competing for titles
and awards. In fact, last month’s successful Meet the Breeds spectacular in New York City proved once again how vital it is to facilitate real-world introductions these days. Although chance encounters are always going to happen for people looking to find their next dog or their next breed, attending an organized dog event can still be the best place to make a love connection. As you enjoy this issue, I wish you the very best of luck in your personal pursuits and hope that you find what you’re looking for.
DAN SAYERS Editor-in-Chief
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