Brian and Elizabeth Hall’s daughter, Amy, is a carrier of a contagious form of salmonella that appears every few weeks. She became a carrier of salmonella from the family’s dogs, which were infected from eating contaminated dog food from Diamond Pet Foods plant in Gaston, SC. The family dogs became ill immediately after eating the [...]
The Kennel Club has released a new set of annual breed averages for the coefficient of inbreeding (COIs) in each pedigree breed on its free online health resource, Mate Select. Mate Select provides breeders with inbreeding coefficient calculators for all dogs found on the Kennel Club’s Breed Register. These calculators use all pedigree records stored [...]
Ely Betancourt’s four Great Dane puppies disappeared from the backyard of his home in Homestead, Florida. Police located a hole in his chain link fence and also found treats in their kennels, likely used by a thief to tempt the puppies. Betancourt has been training and showing Great Danes for over twenty years. The puppies, Cohiba, [...]
by Gayle Cook Owning a dog makes older people fitter and healthier, according to new research from the University of St Andrews. The research, published in the journal Preventative Medicine, found that dog owners over the age of 65 act 10 years younger than their biological age. The study, led by Dr Zhiqiang Feng also found that [...]
OptiGen will be offering our Summer Discount Days for online entries starting August 2nd through the 17th. Entries need to be made during that time using the code SPLASH14 for the maximum discount of 25%. Clients will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to OptiGen for [...]
The Breed Standards Committee has given approval to publish for comment proposed amendments to: Leonberger Airedale Terrier To review the amendment details and provide us with your comments, simply login with your membership number and go to Membership Services/Publish for Comment. The proposed amendments can also be mailed to you. Please call 1-800-250-8040 toll-free to [...]
A seminar set for Saturday, July 26, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will educate dog enthusiasts, dog breeders and veterinarians on the latest techniques and information in the emerging field of theriogenology for companion animals. The Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar will be from 1-5 p.m. at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small [...]
Photo by Jeff Hanlin Cocker Spaniel National Specialty Sunday, July 20, 2014 Gray Summit, MO Best of Breed: GCh. Mario N Beechwood’s Midnight Express Black Cocker Spaniel Owner: Frank & Cathy Charest & Mark & Pam Ragusa Parti-Color Best of Variety: GCh. Jems Going For The Knockout Owner: Joann Stamm ASCOB Best of Variety: GCh. Silverhall Strike [...]
Show Name: Portland Kennel Club Location: Portland, OR Show Date: Sunday, July 20, 2014 Total Entry: 1720 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Rick Gschwender Dog Reg: GCH Promenade Pay It Forward [Dog] Breed: Field Spaniel Handler: Elizabeth Jordan-Nelson Owner: J Chopson, J Schildman & N Kuhn Reserve Dog Reg: GCH CH Hjohoos Save Hjour Love [...]
Show Name: Galveston County Kennel Club Location: Houston, TX Show Date: Sunday, July 20, 2014 Total Entry: 2370 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Helene Nietsch Dog Reg: GCH Bugaboos Picture Perfect [Dog] Breed: Old English Sheepdog Handler: Colton Johnson Owner: R Scott, D Burke, C & H Johnson & D & M Johnson Reserve Dog [...]
