Anne Rogers Clark
Encyclopedia
Anne Rogers Clark was an American
dog breeder
and trainer
and one of the few people licensed to judge all 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club
.
She was the first woman to win best in show at Westminster as a professional handler, and she tied for second there among all handlers with three best in shows. Her 22 judging appearances at Westminster matched the record.
. She stood over 6 feet tall for most of her adult life. Her mother, Olga Hone Rogers, a successful canine importer, breeder and exhibitor, ran a kennel
in Pound Ridge, New York
.
After graduating from high school, Anne Rogers started a successful dog department at Abercrombie & Fitch
, then opened a dog grooming service in Manhattan. She won her first best in show at Westminster in 1956.
since 1941.
. She was predeceased by her husband, James Edward Clark.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
dog breeder
Dog breeding
Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected specimens with the intent to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics.Dogs reproduce without human interference, so their offsprings' characteristics are determined by natural selection. Domestic dogs may be intentionally bred by...
and trainer
Dog training
Dog training is the process of teaching skills or behaviors to a dog. This can include teaching a dog to respond to certain commands, or helping the dog learn coping skills for stressful environments. Dog training often includes operant conditioning, classical conditioning, or non-associative...
and one of the few people licensed to judge all 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. Beyond maintaining its pedigree registry, this kennel club also promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs, including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, an annual event which predates the official...
.
She was the first woman to win best in show at Westminster as a professional handler, and she tied for second there among all handlers with three best in shows. Her 22 judging appearances at Westminster matched the record.
Background
Anne Hone Rogers, the daughter of William and Olga Rogers, was raised in Mahopac, New YorkMahopac, New York
Mahopac, New York, is a hamlet in the Town of Carmel in Putnam County, New York. An exurb of New York City some to the south, Mahopac is located on US Route 6 on the County's southern central border with Westchester County...
. She stood over 6 feet tall for most of her adult life. Her mother, Olga Hone Rogers, a successful canine importer, breeder and exhibitor, ran a kennel
Kennel
A kennel is the name given to any structure or shelter for dogs. A kennel is a doghouse, run, or other small structure in which a dog is kept...
in Pound Ridge, New York
Pound Ridge, New York
Pound Ridge is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 5,104 at the 2010 census.The town is located in the eastern corner of the county, bordered by New Canaan, Connecticut, to the east, Stamford, Connecticut, to the south, Bedford, New York, to the west and...
.
After graduating from high school, Anne Rogers started a successful dog department at Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally....
, then opened a dog grooming service in Manhattan. She won her first best in show at Westminster in 1956.
Writings
She co-authored the The International Encyclopedia of Dogs and a fixture at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowWestminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched conformation show that takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City every year. The first Westminster show was held in 1877....
since 1941.
Death
She died from kidney failure associated with colon cancer, aged 77, in Wilmington, DelawareWilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
. She was predeceased by her husband, James Edward Clark.