Whilst recently preparing to conduct Provisional/Permit assigments in a number of Sporting breeds, the occasion arose to once more thoroughly review their respective standards. Yet again something really stood out like a sore thumb.
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2nd Annual Michael J. Sauve Memorial Benefit in support of the American Kennel Club Humane Fund Come join us December 13th, Thursday evening immediately following Best In Show for FOOD – FUN – ENTERTAINMENT – GREAT RAFFLES – AUCTIONS – PRIZES • • • Another day in Paradise — Orlando Style (Casual of Course) at [...]
The shrinking of certain breeds’ gene pools is not a new topic. It has been widely discussed and debated with countless articles, research papers, and dissertations written on the subject.
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Specific experiences during the first year of life have been used to improve the development of puppies and young dogs with good success. The techniques most often used to stimulate, socialize and enrich their lives include touching, regular handling, trips to schools, parks, shopping centers, social events and ball games along with the beginning exercises in obedience, rally and agility.
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Daryl Hendricks has been hired as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 5, 2013. He will begin employment on November 12, 2012. “Daryl brings a broad business management background to AKC, with extensive experience managing large teams in operational settings and handling budgetary responsibilities,” said Dennis [...]
The lesson of the story: our sport needs a total revamping to turn it around so we can halt the continuing moral and financial decline, the egregious loss of our children’s participation, and once more, rebrand purebred dog conformation events as a family spectator sport because kids love horses and kids love dogs.
