by Stephanie Smith Do you remember when you got your first AKC-registered show quality puppy? My mind automatically filled with thoughts of purple ribbons and Championships, but my breeder and mentors suggested a more practical first step — taking my first Golden Retriever puppy to a match. After all, “wiggling for exam” had to transform [...]
The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 87 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members. Recognition of a breed by the FCI means that in almost every European country, that breed can be awarded FCI championship prizes.
In the next few weeks, residents of Aurora, Colorado, will be receiving mail-in ballots. Question 2D on the ballot asks, “Shall the people of Aurora adopt an ordinance allowing pit bulls back into their city?” A vote of “YES” will provide the opportunity for Aurora dog lovers and residents to fight discrimination, restore the rights of [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) today announces the funding of two grants for canine epilepsy and one grant for canine hypothyroidism. These grants, totaling over $268,000 in funding will ultimately equip veterinarians with more effective treatments and researchers with a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that cause these diseases. “With input from breed [...]
AVMA Press Release Can pets get sick from Ebola? Can they pass the virus to us? What should happen to the pets of infected people? These questions came to the forefront this week when concerns were raised about what to do with the dog of an Ebola-infected nurse in Texas. While the dog has shown [...]
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Show Name: Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore Location: Pleasanton, CA Show Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 Total Entry: 2372 Best In Show Judge: Dr. John Reeve-Newson 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 [...]
Show Name: Illinois Capitol Kennel Club Location: Springfield, IL Show Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 Total Entry: 1187 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Sharon Krogh Dog Reg: GCh Kamterras Legato [Dog] Breed: Doberman Pinscher Handler: Kathy Moats Owner: K & M Moats Breeder: Kathy & Mike Moats Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Foxtails Race For The [...]
Show Name: Newnan Kennel Club Location: Atlanta, GA Show Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 Total Entry: 1862 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Dana Cline Dog Reg: GCh Starfires Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy [Dog] Breed: Pomeranian Handler: Tony Cabrera Owner: M Koga, J Cabrera & Fabian Arienti Breeder: Jose Cabrera & Fabian Arienti Reserve Dog [...]
Show Name: Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club Location: Cumberland, MD Show Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 Total Entry: 604 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Joan Anselm Dog Reg: GCh Foxcliffe Chelsea Piers [Bitch] Breed: Scottish Deerhound Handler: Angela Lloyd Owner: C & R Dove Breeder: Cecilia & R Scott Dove DVM & S Sweatt Reserve [...]
