The Salisbury Kennel Club dog shows will be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland on Friday, November 6th through Sunday, November 8th 2020. Entries are open and limited to 1500 dogs per day. Entries close with superintendent, MBF on Wednesday, October 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Click here to view [...]
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for the study of subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) in the Newfoundland dog breed, one of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs. The request is part of the Foundation’s Donor-Inspired Study program, which allows individual donors and foundations to directly support research topics for which they have a passion and [...]
Great Dane Club of the Mid-South October 18, 2020 Atlanta, GA Judge Cathy De La Garza Best in Specialty: GCH Ellenni Blackstone Honey 1 2 3 Tequila Floor Handler: Andrea Elliott-Casterline Owner: S Cahill, L B Cipriotti, K Allison & M Clark
Southern California Whippet Association Sunday, October 18, 2020 Chino, CA Judge Sharon Zaker Best in Specialty Show: CH Arwen Bohemian Rhapsody Handler: Paul Lepiane Owner: Bo Bengtson Breeder: Lisande Donohoe
A hot topic these past few months, with the long awaited return of dog shows occurring, has been the judging panels. Why are many of the same judges appearing consistently at the few shows available for exhibitors? With more shows open for entries now, what will be the effects of these repetitions? Has the time come to look at the pros and cons of the suspension–due to COVID–of the 30 day/200 miles between assignments for judges? Read through what our panel of judges has to say on these issues and more. You will find their opinions worthy of serious consideration.
Sharon Abmeyer, beloved breeder of Welsh Terriers and distinguished member, former interim president, and most recently, chair of hospitality for The Welsh Terrier Club of America, passed suddenly, but peacefully, in her home on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
The Michigan Legislature has passed a bill relating to protecting various groups, industries, and people from liability for claims relating to exposure to COVID-19. It will likely be transmitted to the governor very soon as part of a package of liability bills relating to several different entities. All bills in the package must be signed [...]
The Petco Foundation, a national non-profit organization working to lead and inspire change for animals, continues its support to pet parents to help with the cost of pet cancer treatment, with an $825,000 investment to the top veterinarian oncology universities for pet cancer treatment funds, bringing their total commitment to over $5.2 million to date. Since 2010, the Petco [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the great dog show folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Mrs. Vicki Abbott. Thank you all for your participation! Don’t [...]
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us his Top 10 Reasons the Dog Show Community is Really A Family.
