From Purina Farms: We are devastated to share that last night, Purina Farms was struck by what is believed to have been a tornado, and our Visitor Center, Pet Center, Barn and Incredible Dog Arena were significantly damaged. Most importantly, all employees who were onsite at the time are safe, and all of our animals [...]
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on NBC and Peacock reached an audience of almost 23 million on Thanksgiving weekend, delighting families across the United States as part of a viewing tradition that marked 23 years of celebrating man’s best friend. NBC Research data shows that the two-hour special was the No. 3 most-watched [...]
One of the Pomeranian’s most distinguishing features is its beautiful coat. A correct double coat consists of a short dense undercoat and longer, textured guard hair. Combined, this forms a ruff around the neck, over the shoulders, and chest.
The Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club, Louisville Kennel Club, and Evansville Kennel Club host the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows from Thursday, 3/13 to Sunday, 3/16 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor, only on AKC.tv! Stream the event starting at 3:45pm ET on 3/15! Watch the live coverage on [...]
“Sometimes, dogs that are predisposed to GI disease can go their whole lives without having any clinical signs. For others, signs develop after some kind of stressor in the gut, like an unbalanced diet or having to take antibiotics, triggers the GI disease to develop,” said Dr. Katie Tolbert, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, small animal internist and associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
In what percentage of instances does the best dog actually win? We have all been there, standing dumbfounded when a certain dog consistently beats your perfect dog! Not that ego or unbiased opinion ever comes into play.
Pictured above as a puppy, this Papillon is the #1 Papillon 2024 & 2025 and currently the #2 Toy. He is a Multiple All Breed Best In Show Winner and Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner as well as Best of Breed at Westminster Kennel Club 2024 & 2025. Can you name this current show [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to bring the AKC National Agility Championship to AKC.tv. Tune-in all weekend, starting this Thursday to see these extraordinary dogs compete in this fast-paced sport. The competition will premiere on March 14th at ET, only on AKC.tv. on Friday, March 14th – Sunday March 16th Watch the live coverage on [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also [...]
My opinion on this could be somewhat tainted as I am a lifelong New Yorker…but the numbers don’t lie!
