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The mission and goal of Gilbert K-9 Seminars is to serve breeders, conformation and performance exhibitors, handlers, trainers, judges and other enthusiasts who comprise the sport of purebred dogs through educational Seminars. These educational Seminars provide comprehensive and conclusive information on canine structure and movement. This information promotes the showing and breeding for type and function of purebred dogs based on breed specific facts. Attendees will become independent thinkers and will be challenged to properly evaluate dogs. Thereby preparing them to be a more intelligent breeder, exhibitor, handler and judge.

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Gilberts Win DWAA Ottawa Kennel Club/Bob Cole Special Award

Paradise, CA Fires - Thank You All For Your Prayers

SHOWING, GROOMING, TRAINING, CONDITIONING
Accept Responsibility For Yourself and Dogs, by Pat Gilbert
A Courageous and Fearless Little Breed, By Pat Gilbert
Advice/Perspectives on Dog Shows, By Pat Gilbert
Are You Challenged as a Handler?, By Pat Gilbert
Baiting - The Judges Speak Out, By E.M. Gilbert, Jr.
Canine Flu - Showing, By Pat Gilbert
Coat Upkeep & Maintenance of Drop-Coated Breeds Part 1 of 2, by Patricia H. Gilbert
Coat Upkeep & Maintenance of Drop-Coated Breeds Part 2 of 2, by Patricia H. Gilbert
Conditioning of the Weekend Warrior Sighthound, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Day of Show Hard Coat With Leggings Presentation, By Pat Gilbert
Grooming Perspectives – The Right Way, By Patricia Gilbert
Judging Perspective for Exhibitors or Put Yourself in the Judge's Shoes, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Handling - Leash Placement, By Patricia H. Gilbert
How To Develop First and Second Thighs, By Pat Gilbert
More on Baiting - The Judges Speak Out, By E.M. Gilbert Jr.
Show Training A Puppy, By Pat Gilbert
Showing A Champion As A First Showdog - By Pat Gilbert
The Owner/Handler Advantage, By Pat Gilbert
To Bait or Not To Bait, By Pat Gilbert
Responses To Bait or Not To Bait, By Readers and Pat Gilbert
Trimming Dog Nails, By Pat Gilbert
Running on Beaches Is Wonderful For Many Things, By Pat Gilbert
Running Scared, By Pat Gilbert

JUDGING
Afghan Hound - Questions Answered, By Pat Gilbert
A Judge's Responsibility to the Breed Standard, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Amazing Dog Judging Experience, By Pat Gilbert
Correctly Judging to the Standard, By William Usherwood
Do Judges Now Need An Advanced Grooming Degree?, By Pat Gilbert
Infamous 45 Degrees Definitively Defined, By Pat Gilbert
Response to Do Judges Now Need An Advance Grooming Degree?, By Reader and Pat Gilbert
Ed & Pat Walk the Walk, Gordon Setter Field Trial
How To Judge With A Physical Challenge, By Pat Gilbert
Judges That Also Exhibit!, By E. M. Gilbert, Jr.
Look Mom! I'm on TV!, By Pat Gilbert
Measuring Tools - The Hands and Eyes of a Judge, By Pat Gilbert
Saluki - Questions Answered, By Pat Gilbert
Shaved Patches on Dobermans & Boxers, By Judy Doniere
The AKC Ten Commandments for Dog Show Judges 2010, By E. M. Gilbert Jr. (Humor)
The New Yorkshire Terrier Standard and Its Implications, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Toy Breed Examination, By Patricia H. Gilbert
What Makes A Good Judge, By Pat Gilbert

THOUGHT PROVOKING ARTICLES
Blame and Detraction, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Boxer Forequarters and Its Function, By Edward M. Gilbert, Jr.
Breed Preservation or Breed Improvement?, By E. M. Gilbert, Jr.
Breeding, Judging and the Future Of The Sport, By E.M. Gilbert, Jr.
Caution - Changing the Breed Standard, By Pat Gilbert
Change the Breed Standards Reader's Questions & Response, By Pat Gilbert
Can A Neck Be Too Long?, By Paricia H. Gilbert
Coastwise Kennel Code of Beartice and Major Godsol
Correlation Between Hip Dysplasia (HD) and Other Problems and So much More, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Endangered & Threatened Purebred Dog Breed in the US, By Edward M. Gilbert Jr. & Patricia H. Gilbert
Incorrect VS Correct Judge's Perspective on Breed Education, By Pat Gilbert
Just Because It Isn't Necessarily So, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Dog World Etiquette 101, by Pat Gilbert
Motels, Pick Ups, and Dog Shows, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Out At The Elbows, By Edward M. Gilbert, Jr.
Pacing Update, By Edward M. Gilbert Jr.
We Need Integrity, By Patricia H. Gilbert
Some Thoughts On Horses VS Dogs, By Pat Gilbert
Tail Docking, By Pat Gilbert
The Match Show and The Dodo Bird, By Pat Gilbert
The Match Show And The Dodo Bird Continued, By Edward M. Gilbert. Jr.
The Pet Holocaust Is Here, By E.M. Gilbert, Jr.
Think It Can't Happen Here in "The Land of the Free", By Edward M. Gilbert, Jr.
Thoughts on Pacing, By Ed and Pat Gilbert

PRACTICAL STUFF TOO
AKC Breeds Divided by Varieties
AKC Breeds Requiring Full Dentition
AKC Ramp Breeds
AKC Table Breeds
AKC Breeds Where Tail Docking is Optional, By E. M. Gilbert, Jr.
Check List for Traveling With Your Dog(s), By Pat Gilbert
Cold Weather Check List - Traveling With Your Dog(s) to a Show, By Pat Gilbert
Flying With Dogs, By Pat Gilbert
Some Dog - Horse Comparisons or Differences, By E. M. Gilbert, Jr.
Parent Club Awards

BOOK AND VIDEO REVIEWS
Articles Worth Reading, By E.M. Gilbert, Jr.
ABC's of Dog Breeding - by Claudia Waller Orlandi Ph.D. - Book Review, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
An Eye for a Dog, Illustrated Guide to Judging Purebred Dogs, Written and Illustrated by Robert W. Cole - Book Review, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development, Written by Pat  Hastings - Book Review By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Best in Show, The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows, Kennel Club Books, A division of Bow tie Inc. 2008, By Bo Bengston, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
Dogsteps Video, By Rachel Page Elliot - Video Review, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.
K-9 Structure & Terminology, Gilbert & Brown - Book Review - By Nancy Smith
Rhodesian Ridgeback Pioneers, By Linda Costa - Book Review, By E.M. Gilbert, Jr.
Recommended Reading List
Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges, American Kennel Club, 2007 - Booklet Report, By E. M. Gilbert Jr.

HUMOR AND GREAT QUOTES
Canine Sexists Threaten Vandalism at California State Capitol, By Pat Gilbert
Dog Fanciers Guide to Shakespeare, Author Anonymous
Dog Show Advertising - Humor
Dog Show Quotes - Humor
Handlers Note - New AKC Bait Rules - Libbye Miller, a vet in  KY
Still Learning - Humor
WOW Comments

MISC. BUT STILL IMPORTANT
AKC Canine Health Foundation - DNA Repository Opens to All Participating CHIC Breeds
AKC Canine Health Foundation - Canine Gnome Mapped
Dog Legislation Council of Canada
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Seminar Comment
Westminster Kennel Club Angels on a Leash

ORGANIZATIONS NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT

JUNIORS CORNER
Juniors Policy - Great Break for Juniors at Gilbert's K-9 Seminars
From My Perspective, By Mavis Greenhill
Junior Showmanship Open Senior Dog Quality, by Pat Gilbert
Junior Shows at Westminster, By Mavis Greenhill

READERS COMMENTS AND QUOTES - Various Authors

READER’S COMMENTS:
It is our desire to encourage reader’s questions and comments in regard to issues in regard to purebred structure and movement. Please send them via E-mail to: gilbertk9@sbcglobal.net.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gilberts' K-9 Seminars
Ed and Pat Gilbert
1 (530) 877-6235 phone
gilbertk9@sbcglobal.net
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