by Amy Fernandez Lately, AKC seems to introduce new classes and revise requirements faster than exhibitors can keep up with the changes. This industrious tinkering is meant to rekindle exhibitor participation as entries continue to flat-line. There’s no question that the regular classes are long overdue for an overhaul. But AKC hasn’t really investigated that [...]
Bluegrass Pug Fanciers Specialty Louisville, KY September 2, 2014 Total Entry: 206 Judge: Mrs. Susan St John Brown Best in Specialty Show: GCh. Hill Country’s Tag I’m It Handler: Esteban Farias Owner: Carolyn Koch Best of Winners: Eternity Passion of Smiling Farm Owner: Doug Huffman & Vitholkas Anastassios Best of Opposite Sex: Ch. Jasez Petunia [...]
Your best friend is a little slower on her walks, but she still loves to play. She sleeps more and her joints ache a bit, but she is as happy as she was the day you first met. She has become a little grey in the face, but she never complains. She is a member [...]
At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have announced the extension of a previous voluntary recall of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing warning letters today to companies manufacturing unapproved animal drugs to remove tear stains in dogs and cats. These products, including Angels’ Eyes, Angels’ Glow, Pets’ Spark, and exported products Glow Groom and Health Glow, have not been reviewed by FDA for safety and effectiveness. These tear stain [...]
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Pap-PRA1) in Papillons, following consultation with the Papillon Breed Council on behalf of the breed clubs. This test is offered by OptiGen in the USA (www.optigen.com) and Laboklin in the UK (www.laboklin.co.uk) and further details can be obtained from them. Copies [...]
Show Name: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association Location: Amana, IA Show Date: Monday, September 1, 2014 Total Entry: 812 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James Ham Dog Reg: GCh Starlites Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN JC [Dog] Breed: Saluki Handler: Erin Roberts Owner: T Turley-Kocab, M Kocab & S Middlebrooks Breeder: Tina [...]
Show Name: Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Location: Lexington, KY Show Date: Monday, September 1, 2014 Total Entry: 1227 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Keke Kahn Dog Reg: GCh Claircreek Impression de Matisse [Dog] Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Handler: Michael Scott Owner: M Lint, P Helming & D Gottdenker Breeder: Donna Gottdenker Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Shaireabs [...]
Show Name: Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi Location: Monroe, LA Show Date: Monday, September 1, 2014 Total Entry: 839 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James White Dog Reg: GCh Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie [Dog] Breed: Skye Terrier Handler: Larry Cornelius Owner: V Malzoni Jr. Breeder: E Zaphiris & M Stander Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Rainbow [...]
Show Name: Schooley’s Mountain Kennel Club Location: Morristown, NJ Show Date: Monday, September 1, 2014 Total Entry: 569 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Elizabeth Muthard Dog Reg: Ch. Tres Pinheiros Keep Walking SS [Dog] Breed: Dachshund (Smooth) Handler: Angela Lloyd Owner: C Pedroso Neto Breeder: Patricia Romanelli Reserve Dog Reg: GCh A. Feiner Eros [Dog] Reserve [...]
