#912A: Don Sturz, president of Westminster Kennel Club, a widely respected dog breeder, handler, and judge (voted Judge of the Year in 2020 and chosen to be the Best in Show judge at Westminster in 2022) discusses a lifetime passion for dogs that began when he was an award-winning junior handler at 10, which gave him a chance to shine when he didn't fit it at school.

#912A: Don Sturz, president of Westminster Kennel Club, a widely respected dog breeder, handler, and judge (voted Judge of the Year in 2020 and chosen to be the Best in Show judge at Westminster in 2022) discusses a lifetime passion for dogs that began when he was an award-winning junior handler at 10, which gave him a chance to shine when he didn't fit it at school.

#912A: Don Sturz, president of Westminster Kennel Club, a widely respected dog breeder, handler, and judge (voted Judge of the Year in 2020 and chosen to be the Best in Show judge at Westminster in 2022) discusses a lifetime passion for dogs that began when he was an award-winning junior handler at 10, which gave him a chance to shine when he didn't fit it at school.&nbsp;

A Passion for Dog Showing Was a Childhood Refuge

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DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.  This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album TIMBRE.Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.&nbsp; This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album <a href="https://sophiebhawkins.com/music/timbre/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TIMBRE.</a>Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

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