by Merry Buckley When canine parvovirus first emerged in 1978, it caused a global pandemic in which hundreds of thousands of dogs are thought to have died. Since then, the virus has occasionally shown up in wild animals, but these were considered a result of small-scale spillovers from dog populations. A new study by Andrew [...]
The Kennel Club is reminding Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owners about the importance of health screening their dogs and the pioneering work that is being undertaken to help tackle conditions in the breed, as a petition asks that MRI screening for Chiari Malformation/Syringomyelia (CM/SM) and heart screening for Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) are made mandatory [...]
Reminder: Entries close for the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM EST, or when the entry limit of 2800 dogs is met. The Westminster Kennel Club superintendent is MB-F. The 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is on Monday and Tuesday, February 16th and 17th, 2015. All Hound, [...]
By Amy Fernandez One of the most interesting aspects of Westminster’s long history is the fact that its evolution parallels the evolution of the American dog show. The slick glamour that defines it today belies its kinky, homespun past. Along with an avalanche of technical and management disasters, early shows featured a panorama of bizarre [...]
American Brittany Club National Specialty Sunday, December 1, 2014 Judge: Mrs. Judy Webb Best of Breed: GCh. Dream Hi’s Don’t Hate The Player Hate The Game Handler: Kristina Rickard Owner: Tom & Lori Rickard Best of Winners/Winners Dog: Triumphant’s Chances Are Owner/Hander: Kristyn McCartney Best of Opposite Sex: GCh. Brigadier’s Lightning Strikes Twice Handler: Rindi [...]
Show Name: Imperial Valley Kennel Club Location: Yuma, AZ Show Date: Monday, December 1, 2014 Total Entry: 668 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Dog Reg: GCh Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect [Dog] Breed: Old English Sheepdog Handler: Colton Johnson Owner: R Scott, D Burke, C & H Johnson & D & M Johnson Breeder: [...]
The Judging Program for the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is now available online here! Check it out for all the information regarding this premiere event. The 14th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, [...]
Show Name: Beaufort Kennel Club Location: Savannah, GA Show Date: Monday, December 1, 2014 Total Entry: 602 Best In Show Judge: Miss Virginia Lyne Dog Reg: GCh Dawin Hearts On Fire [Bitch] Breed: Standard Poodle Handler: Sarah Perchick Owner: L Campbell Breeder: Linda Campbell Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Starfires Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy [...]
