New York, NY – Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club (UPVKC) has been selected as the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award honoree for the second quarter of 2014. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC selects award [...]
by Dee Wingfield My name is Dee Wingfield, mostly from Florida, but I can be found traveling in my motor home almost anywhere these days. I am probably best known as a rescue person, but really I am a Keeshond person. I rescue Kees because I love them, not because I want to be a [...]
On July 10, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidelines that establish standard considerations for allowing the import of certain dogs from rabies-positive countries that have not been adequately immunized against the disease. Current law, which has been in place for more than a decade and has not changed, requires that [...]
by Kimberly Yam One innovative company has created a vending machine that’s dispensing help for both the environment and our furry friends. The Turkish company Pugedon recently introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that releases food and water for the city’s stray dogs in exchange for recycled plastic bottles, Big Think reported. Once someone deposits their bottle at [...]
Show Name: Bald Eagle Kennel Club of Williamsport, PA Location: Williamsport, PA Show Date: Monday, July 28, 2014 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Robert Slay Dog Reg: GCH Smash JP Beauty & Beat [Bitch] Breed: Toy Poodle Handler: Kaz Hosaka Owner: R Scott & D Burke Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Garcini & Rangels Rock N Rolla [...]
Show Name: Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club Location: Elkhorn, WI Show Date: Monday, July 28, 2014 Total Entry: 705 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Dog Reg: GCH Hill Countrys Tag Im It [Dog] Breed: Pug Handler: Esteban Farias Owner: C Koch Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Reserve [...]
Show Name: Marion Ohio Kennel Club Location: Marion, OH Show Date: Monday, July 28, 2014 Total Entry: 518 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Helen Stein Dog Reg: GCH Claircreek Impression de Matisse [Dog] Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Handler: Michael Scott Owner: M Lint, P Helming & D Gottdenker Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Dawin Hearts On [...]
by Stephen Wells Just a few minutes in a hot vehicle can harm or kill your pet. On hot days, the temperature inside a vehicle heats up to over 160 degrees in minutes. Parked cars quickly trap the sun’s heat, and “cracking the windows” doesn’t do much. Pets can’t cool themselves the way humans can, [...]
Last week, New York Governor Cuomo signed a measure that will increase the penalty for those who steal companion animals. The new law, which is supported by the AKC and takes effect immediately, increases the penalty from a $200 fine to a $1,000 fine for anyone who does any of the following: 1) Removes the [...]
The 2014 Dog Writers Association of America is now accepting entries for their annual writing competition. The contest is open to all writers, editors, publishers, photographers, artists and others whose work falls into particular categories. All work must be original. Submissions may be made starting July 1st through August 31. Check out the Dog Writers [...]
