Reminder! Entries close for the 18th Annual AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday and Sunday, December 15th and 16th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All Sporting, [...]
Congratulations to Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Rodel’s Magic Moonline – “Luna” on garnering Best in Show at the Geneva Dog Show under Judges Nicole Kubli and Kim LeBlanc. Congratulations to Anca Diana Giura, Perttu Stahlberg, and Handler Lisa Croft-Elliott!
Sterling Nicholson, the late Dr. Jim Edwards’ step-son, and Sterling’s wife, Erica, are among the kindest, most talented, and caring people on the planet.
When was the last time you saw a wonderful example of good sportsmanship? When was the last time you saw a glaring example of poor sportsmanship? Which do you see more often? And which are you a part of most often? If I told you that being a good sport could be very beneficial to you, would that get your attention?
NEW YORK, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the deployment of Online Certificate Transfers. The new online application is an updated way for breeders and owners to easily transfer ownership of their AKC registered dogs. “The American Kennel Club [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the future professional handler that is pictured here as a toddler? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Daryl Martin. Thank you Daryl for sharing this adorable photo! Do you have [...]
Yesterday, Florida voters approved a new state constitutional amendment that will phase out commercial dog racing in the state in connection with wagering by 2020. Passage of this amendment means that Florida will join 40 other U.S. states that ban this practice. The amendment passed with 69% of voters supporting the amendment. The amendment provides that after December 31, 2020, [...]
NEW YORK — NBC will celebrate man’s best friend in the 17th anniversary edition of the family favorite holiday special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” airing on Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones), Nov. 22, following the telecast of NBC’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” [...]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that State Representative John T. O’Connor of New Hampshire will be presented with the 2018 AKC Legislator of the Year Award for New Hampshire. Angela Ferrari, Legislative Chair for AKC’s New [...]
It’s hard to believe there are only six show weekends left in 2018! It seems like the year just started. I blinked, and POOF! The year is coming to a close. Best of luck to all that are making that year-end push to the top. I was able to journey to Ft Wayne, Indiana this [...]
