Dog Show Tips - Kaz Hosaka interview with Will Alexander

[@andreacg774]

So sad to hear of Kaz’s passing. What a blessing to have this interview.

[@anitab.6172]

Thank you to Kaz for all the years of dedication. Your joy will be missed here.

[@larkspurlt]

So thankful this interview was done. Thanks, Will. Thanks, Kaz, for the great memories we all have of you.

[@wranglerk9s]

We can all treasure this interview 💔 Thank you for doing this!

[@goldgrl7]

Fantastic interview. What a treasure to have this now. Heartbreaking to hear how he lost his mother at a young age.

[@WilliamDSandyGunn]

Will, I have to admit to being one who doesn’t appreciate interviews unless I have a personal connection to the interviewees. I absolutely loved this interview, especially because of his reverence to ARC and her husband and to Mr and Mrs Forsythe all or whom were so influential in my life in dogs, in handling them and ultimately in judging them. Thank you for this momentous interview; my heart breaks for all the judges who will never now have the honour of showing to Mr Kaz Hosaka and seeing perfection presented perfectly.

[@winconline]

Two legends, Kaz and Mrs Clark. I finished my boy under ARC, she said it was like taking candy from a baby, I was so intimidated. She was a person to remember, as was Kaz. He was such a genuine, honest and real person.

[@snowhavennewf]

I wish there was "Love" button, not just the thumbs up. I distantly watched Mr. Hosaka since I was afraid to talk to him at shows...I am a Japanese and always wondered if I talk to him in Japanese or English and lost courage when thinking about which language !!! I also thought he was busy working, so did not want to disturb him. I'm glad you interviewed him. Thank you.

[@Vicki94565]

Thank you for this one Will! Mr. Hosaka is a true inspiration for all. 45 years of dedication and devotion to the sport of purebred dogs and namely the Poodle. I will never forget the times I have witnessed him doing his artistry in the ring. A true legend!

[@suzannebartow6390]

Has anyone won more than Kaz....I think not....he truly is at the very top of our sport.......and well deserved...congrats on you next chapter of life.

[@marthalilly3689]

This is a wonderful interview. I love all of the knowledge he gained from Mrs. Clark. Kaz was always kind to me as I was a new handler. He helped me many times and shared his knowledge with me. He will be missed.

[@lauraperkinson5009]

To say I was shocked to read this, is putting it mildly. I remember when he was just a very young man who lived at Annie Clark's house. to just read he passed was hard to read. He lived his Dream and not many can say that. May he RIP

[@maureenirie5350]

I absolutely love this one Will and Kaz!! Thank you so much for doing this interview! Enjoy your retirement Kaz!!

[@dpeiwu2679]

This was such a fantastic interview. Thank you.

[@jilltaylor631]

terrific!

[@LucasOLeme]

Love to hear this! Congratulations

[@blackglama1]

What an ending…😢 Thank you to you Kaz !