Among other things, breakthroughs in genetic research have revolutionized dog breeding. It’s removed the guesswork from many aspects of the job, thus allowing us to focus on our real task of creating a living work of art. Since the first canine disease mutation was identified back in 1989, researchers have documented hundreds of mutated alleles that can signal a hereditary predisposition to various health issues.
Show Name: Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Location: Lexington, KY Show Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Total Entry: 885 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Douglas Windsor Dog Reg: GCh Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC [Dog] Breed: Mastiff Handler: Terry Smith Owner: L Watson & P Winter Breeder: Monica Coyle, Jann & Mark Lanz & Laura Watson Reserve Dog Reg: [...]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has recognized seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the purebred dog, producing dogs [...]
Sign up for the 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces To Save Our Animals today! There is one week left to sign up for tickets at earlybird prices. Click here to sign up today! The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at [...]
National Dog Day is Wednesday, August 26th! It has been celebrated annually since inception in 2004. Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day as a day to “acknowledge family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day – [...]
The Norfolk Terrier and Norwich Terrier were one breed until relatively recently, and called the Norwich Terrier. They were differentiated by their ears – erect (or prick) ears and drop ears. In 1979, the AKC followed the English Kennel Club and divided the breed, with the drop-eared variety now called Norfolk Terrier.
Take The Lead will be hosting a What’s In Your Closet event, a designer clothing sale, at the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and Westchester Kennel Club on September 5th and 6th in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For women, there will be designer label, barely used suits, gowns, dresses, and costume jewelry available for purchase. For men, [...]
By now, I am sure most of you have seen at least one episode of America’s Got Talent. I love watching this show, but for the life of me I can’t figure out why the AKC Board of Directors has not been invited to audition! They are, in my opinion, among the best magicians I have ever seen….talk about sleight of hand, smoking mirrors, hocus pocus….what you think you see is not what you get. The new judging approval system has turned into a magic act that we are supposed to believe.
Wellness® Natural Pet Food announces today the expansion of its hugely popular grain-free, protein-focused line, Wellness® CORE®. New additions to the line include air dried toppers for dogs and cats and two varieties of wet recipes for dogs, all packed with the high-quality protein that consumers expect from CORE® and balanced with fresh fruits and vegetables. Wellness CORE is [...]
Show Name: Los Encinos Kennel Club Location: Santa Barbara, CA Show Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 Total Entry: 854 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Gloria Kerr Dog Reg: GCh Round Town Queen Of Hearts Of Maryscot [Bitch] Breed: Scottish Terrier Handler: Gabriel Rangel Owner: A Musser Breeder: Mary O’Neal, Amelia Musser & Anstamm Knl. Reserve [...]
