Microchips are an invaluable tool in helping reunite lost pets with their families. That’s why the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) joined together to create Check the Chip Day (Aug. 15) to remind pet owners to check once a year to make certain their pets’ microchip registration information [...]
The Kennel Club (KC) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) are now recording eye examinations which have taken place under the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme for non-Schedule A Breeds. Schedule A Breeds are those with identified breed-associated inherited eye diseases, for which it is considered that there is enough scientific information to show that the condition is [...]
Show Name: Glens Falls Kennel Club Location: Ballston Spa, NY Show Date: Thursday, August 6, 2015 Total Entry: 684 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Desmond Murphy Dog Reg: GCh Sabe’s Simply Invincible [Dog] Breed: Boston Terrier Handler: Jorge Olivera Owner: J & C Sanchez & S Saberton Breeder: Sharon Saberton Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Sonnus [...]
The U.S. market for pet treats has a lot to bark about. Market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that total U.S. retail sales of pet treats exceeded $5 billion in 2014, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the 2010-2014 period. Sales growth in the treat market has consistently outpaced that of the more [...]
Show Name: Saratoga New York Kennel Club Location: Ballston Spa, NY Show Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Total Entry: 634 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James Reynolds Dog Reg: GCh Sabe’s Simply Invincible [Dog] Breed: Boston Terrier Handler: Jorge Olivera Owner: J & C Sanchez & S Saberton Breeder: Sharon Saberton Reserve Dog Reg: GCh [...]
America’s 82 million pet-owning homes have a reason to purr and wag their tails with delight as the Petzi Treat Cam™ announces its retail availability at PetSmart, one of America’s largest pet retailers, and Amazon Launchpad, a new store featuring cutting-edge products from today’s brightest startups. Designed to create playful, mutually-rewarding interaction that brightens the days [...]
The Penn Ridge Kennel Club Charitable Foundation is hosting a “Pirates of The Care of Beings” charity fundraiser on Saturday, August 8, 2015 a the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA after Best in Show judging. The annual fundraiser will have dinner, dancing, live entertainment, games, contests, and a fantastic raffle. Admission is $75 [...]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) continues its support of students pursuing veterinary studies with the presentation of the 2015 AKC/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Scholarship to Courtney Korff, a third-year student at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This $5,000 scholarship, offered since 2009, is designed to support individuals [...]
Subaru of America, Inc. and Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, announced today the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies – a collaborative initiative to examine the effectiveness and safety of pet crates and carriers in the event of a crash. After several eye-opening [...]
It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Marion Lawrence. Marion and her late husband, Sam Lawrence were avid dog show fanciers and staunch supporters of the sport of purebred dogs. Sam and Marion discovered and owned many famed and admired show dogs, including four different dogs that won over [...]
