I had a great week at the Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty at the Purina Event Center. With an entry of 800, the building was at capacity–given the club’s needs and the grooming space requirements. The club and the Purina Event Center staff did an excellent job of using every square foot efficiently! [...]
At the last AKC Delegates meeting, the proposal to increase the hiatus to run for the AKC Board from one year to four years was voted down. This is the seventh time the delegate body has voted down such a proposal. I wonder how we feel about this as a community. The American Kennel Club [...]
CC Photo of the Day – “Looks like Liz has a new assistant—Frannie’s got the results covered. Glasses on, iPhone ready.” This adorable photo of Fannie taken by Lisa Miller.
Robert “Bob” Stein, beloved husband, mentor, judge, and Afghan Hound breeder, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of excellence in canine breeding, competition, and leadership. Bob discovered his love for Afghan Hounds in 1955, establishing Charaj Kennels in 1956. His breeding program quickly became renowned, culminating in the [...]
It is hard to believe that we will be celebrating Labor Day this coming weekend! As someone whose favorite season is summer, I get a bit sad when I think that our summer days are quickly coming to an end. The big Orlando week is a less than four months away, and the room blocks [...]
Show Name: World Dog Show 2025 | Helsinki Finland Location: Helsinki Finland Show Date: Saturday, August 10, 2025 Total Entry: 23,851 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Harri Lehkonen 1. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Black Majesty Some Say Iva Raic, Croatia 2. Xoloitzcuintle, Standard Master Rock Calaco Silvia Tojo & Miguel Alonso, Mexico 3. [...]
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed from July 3rd through July 6th to allow our team to celebrate and spend time with their families. We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!
The leaders of the Sport of Purebred Dogs have, in my opinion, been pro-active over the last few years attempting to ensure that our sport continues to thrive in the future. While I continue to hear some say, “Our sport is dying,” I do not agree. While the sport may have a different “look [...]
It is beginning to feel a lot like summer! This is the time for many Parent Club National Specialties, and I am blessed to be able to be attending several! Most recently, I was able to check another National off my bucket list as I attended the American Boxer Club (ABC) National at the [...]
Press Release: As the weather warms and spring bursts into bloom, homeowners are flocking to garden centers and nurseries, ready to refresh their yards and get their hands back in the dirt. But before you plant that eye-catching shrub or those cheerful spring blooms, dog owners should be aware: many popular garden plants can pose [...]
