The Big E – Experts or Critics?

When and how did we all become experts? Why do we feel compelled to even be one? More importantly, what makes us an expert? Who decides that someone actually is one?

When and how did we all become experts? Why do we feel compelled to even be one? More importantly, what makes us an expert? Who decides that someone actually is one?

I spent my first 4th of July weekend home in years! While I missed the California folks that I normally see on this weekend, it was quite nice to spend the weekend at home. I think, every once in awhile, we all need to try to spend a holiday weekend at home with our families [...]

We received the sad news that Kathleen Kanzler of Innisfree Kennels passed away. The family states “with very heavy hearts and tears in our eyes we mourn the loss of our mother Kathleen P. Kanzler. She passed away July 8th at the age of 85. Please be respectful of the family during this difficult time. [...]

The Master’s Agility Championship will be held on Saturday and the Master’s Obedience Championship on Sunday. Breed judging will be conducted over three days: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. There is no change in evening judging, which will remain at Madison Square Garden (MSG) with Group judging being held on Monday & Tuesday and Junior Showmanship Finals & Best in Show on Tuesday.

New York, NY –The American Kennel Club Board of Directors announced that at its July Board Meeting, it unanimously elected Dr. Thomas Davies to serve on the AKC Board effective immediately. Davies will fill the seat left vacant following the resignation of Harvey Wooding on Friday, July 5, 2019 (Class of 2021). Dr. Thomas M. [...]

Fast Facts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State partners, is investigating a suspected link between pig ear treats and human cases of salmonellosis. CDC reports that there are 45 cases of human infection with Salmonella enterica serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- in 13 states. Twelve people have [...]

Following two powerful earthquakes that rocked the west coast and warnings by geologists of possible significant aftershocks to come, disaster relief experts from American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, and its American Humane Rescue team are reminding people that, in addition to preparing for their families’ physical safety, we need to pay close [...]

Thank you to Keven Harris for these photos from the recent 18th Annual Thailand International Dog Show. Photo credits to Ferdinal Chandra.

Show Name: Tacoma Kennel Club Location: Puyallup, WA Show Date: Monday, July 8, 2019 Total Entry: 1058 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Kathryn Cowsert Dog Reg: GCHP Oestes In The Name Of Love [Dog] Breed: Havanese Handler: Taffe McFadden Owner: P Odette, M King, B Odette, R Schindler, T McFadden & J Vogel Breeder: Mary [...]