Show Name: Mississippi Gulf Coast Toy Breed Club Location: Biloxi, MS Show Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Bradley Jenkins Total Entry: 99 #1- Dog Reg: GCHS Tamarin Tailback [Dog] Breed: Affenpinscher Handler: Alfonso Escobedo Owner: D & C Girouard Breeder: Tamarin Knl. #2- Dog Reg: Tyavas Sugarfoots Strike Force [Dog] Breed: [...]
With the devastating destruction of Hurricane Harvey fresh in their minds, Floridians and others along the eastern seaboard are already battening down the hatches in preparation for what could be a historic weather event. Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall sometime in the next few days and bring with it potentially devastating rains, winds, [...]
Veterinary experts available to speak about storm’s impact on pets, livestock and wildlife With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has developed a Pet Evacuation Kit to help those in the storm’s path safely account for their pets as they prepare to leave the area. AVMA’s Pet Evacuation Kit [...]
Hurricane Harvey has left so many in our dog world with such great loss, the type of loss many of us have never and will never experience. Our dog show family once again has stepped up and is providing needed support to those in need. I realize I am not aware of everyone that has stepped up to the plate, but please allow me to publicly thank those that I know have provided much needed support:
Berger Picard National Specialty Monday, September 4, 2017 Raleigh, NC Judge Mr. Harry (Butch) Schulman Best in Specialty Show: GCHS Double D’s Hidden Assets at Pur-Plesur CM Handler: Billie Green Owner: Deanna Donohue, Yvette LeBlanc, Billy Rodriquez & Billie Green Breeder: Deanna & Rick Donohue
NOHS Judge: Mr. William (Bill) Shelton NOHS Dog Reg: GCH Statesmans Amicus BN RA JH CGC [Dog] NOHS Breed: Spaniel (Welsh Springer) NOHS Handler: NOHS Owner: B Czeschin, L Apollos, M Riese-Bassel & B Sarti-Allen Breeder: Meghen Bassel & Susan Riese
The following is a commentary from Patti Strand, President of the National Animal Interest Alliance: “The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding,” Justice Louis Brandeis opined during his dissent of Olmstead v. United States, offering his opposition to government overreach and its impact on modern society. The California State Legislature, [...]
At the Somerset Hills & Westchester Kennel Club Dog Shows in North Branch, New Jersey, Take The Lead will be hosting “Bling on The Lead”, a sale of upscale accessories to benefit the organization. Donations can be brought to the show and include, but are not limited to, costume jewelry, handbags, sunglasses, ties, and hats. [...]
AKC Legislative Alert Of the many stories brought to the country’s attention in the months following the landfall and destruction of Hurricane Katrina, perhaps none was as horrific to dog owners as those involving pets. In 2005, no laws existed that required animals be evacuated or sheltered during a natural disaster emergency. Instead of abandoning [...]
