Following 11th Successful Year in New York City, Event to Travel Nationwide in 2020 Initial Tour Dates Added in Philadelphia on June 6-7 and Nashville on September 26-27 GF Sports, a live events and sports media entertainment company, and The American Kennel Club (AKC), the leading purebred dog registry and governing body of canine sports [...]
Anya Vasilis Age 34, of Swissvale, PA, passed on January 22nd, 2020. She was the daughter of Cynthia Johansson Vasilis of Brackenridge, PA and Stelios Vasilis of Athens Greece. She is survived by her mother, father; brother, Johnny Vasilis; and husband, Eric Dobratz. Anya was a breeder of German Shepherd Dogs and a skilled dog show handler for [...]
It’s a perennial topic in our crowd, finding someone reliable to care for your dogs. Family and close friends are the usual recruits, and yes, you generally owe favors for a lifetime in exchange for that service.
Well, this story will convince you that it’s well worth any price. Dog sitting has become big business these days. And the job description encompasses many things. But the top of the line, premium care option is unquestionably the dedicated, responsible, savvy few willing and able to take on “special needs” dogs.
Five Pet Care Startups Selected to Join Pet Industry Leaders for Boot Camp Accelerator and Behind the Scenes Access at Purina Pet health and wellness takes center stage for all five startups selected by Purina to be the 2020 class of its annual Pet Care Innovation Prize program. From trending pet food options and a [...]
It is hard to believe that Westminster 2020 is right around the corner! The Westminster Kennel Club is working very hard to make the best of this year’s limited space. They have posted an exhibitor’s logistics schedule on their website at https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2020-wkc-dog-show-updates/2020-shuttle-information-all. I urge everyone to read the schedule carefully and plan accordingly! Please be [...]
Due to the strong interest in our show, presale of daytime spectator tickets at Pier 94 have been suspended in accordance with local building capacity codes. Purple exhibitor tickets, as shown below, contained in the MB-F packet, will provide entrance for all three days of Pier judging. Additional tickets for daily admission only will be [...]
Sunday, February 9, 2020 SPORTSNET 360 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster Monday, February 10, 2020 SPORTSNET LIVE TELECAST from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST Select Coverage of Breed Judging SN EAST and SN ONTARIO LIVE TELECASTS from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Pre Show Programing SN EAST and SN ONTARIO [...]
Mr. Edd E Bivin and Mrs. Gretchen Bernardi will unfortunately be unable to fulfill their assignments for the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Please see below for the replacement judges of their respective breeds: Mr. James G Reynolds: Borzoi, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound Mr. Mark R Kennedy: Brussels Griffon, [...]
By Amy Fernandez As I’ve said before, AKC finally nailed it. Okay, Meet The Breeds was copped from the outrageously successful event that comprises half of Crufts these days, but better late than never. The Javits Center, now that door-to-door train service is finally a reality, is the ideal venue. Nothing confirmed that better than [...]
The special comb – the lucky lead – the pre-show ritual. Nearly everyone who shows dogs has something they believe gives them an extra edge in the ring. Some of the ideas are superstitious, some mystical and some downright kooky.
