It is with great sadness we share the news that Ms. Elizabeth “Lani” McKennon of Burbank, California passed away. Lani was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 50+ years. Lani purchased her first Keeshond in 1972 and her first Papillon a little over 10 years later. She attended [...]
We received the very sad news that Mr. Nelson Huber of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on July 16. Nelson was a longtime fancier, handler, AKC judge, and successful breeder of Norwegian Elkhounds for over 35 years. Nelson began breeding Norwegian Elkhounds in 1967; he bred and handled three All-Breed Best In Show winners. Before becoming [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 11-14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City for the second year in a row. This iconic event is the centerpiece of Westminster Week.
We received the very sad news that Jane Hobson of Stanton, New Jersey passed away on July 18. Jane was a longtime fancier, handler, and successful breeder of Rottweilers under the Von Hobson prefix. Known for her trademark hat and infectious smile, Jane was always kind, generous with her time and knowledge, and a friend [...]
Robert (Bob Bob) Allen Wickes D.V.M. Dec 16, 1947 – Nov 9, 2021 Robert (Bob Bob to most), age 73, native son of Cleveland, Ohio, current resident of his beloved Citrus County, lost his struggle with cancer at Shands UF on Tuesday , November 9. After graduating from The Veterinary School of The Ohio State [...]
Wayne fell into the dog world quite by accident, not that anyone who knew him would ever think so. When he and Teri married in 1999, she wanted “something to cuddle with” during his long work hours. So, they got a rescued ridgeback. Teri later admits she would have been happy with a cat, which [...]
We received the very sad news that Anne Katona of Roca, Nebraska passed away on June 14. Anne, a longtime fancier and AKC Judge, was a kind, helpful positive influence to all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Anne’s family was immersed in the world of Arabian Horses; it was not until 1970 that [...]
We are proud to welcome Michael to the team! Here’s what you can expect from him in the coming months… “Let’s get the basics out of the way first. Im Michael Canalizo and I have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for 60 years now. Ugh..it’s painful just typing that! But for anyone new(er) to the sport, [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will welcome spectators once again to see 210 of the 212 recognized breeds represented at this year’s show. The largest Westminster entries by breed are Golden Retrievers (51), Labrador Retrievers (43), Rhodesian Ridgebacks (41), French Bulldogs (38), and Whippets (35). Westminster will celebrate the newly eligible breed, Bracchi Italiani (10), as part of the 16.5 hours of FOX Sports television coverage culminating with Best in Show on Tuesday, May 9, on FS1.
After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show winner has been crowned as Orca (Am GCh Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic), a Lagotto Romagnolo, who took home the coveted title tonight (Sunday 12 March). In a packed Resorts World Arena at the Birmingham NEC, Orca, who is four years old, owned by Sabina Zdunic [...]
