It is with great sadness we share the news that Mr. Mark Cocozza of the United Kingdom passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mark was an international judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 40+ years. He successfully bred and owned English Champions across six Hound and Utility breeds including many [...]
The Swedish Vallhund Club of America (SVCA) is proud to announce the 2024 National Specialty, to be held the week of May 20 in Fletcher, North Carolina. The event, which had succumbed to cancelation during the COVID-19 pandemic, is making its return as a national event for the first time since the National Specialty was [...]
by Buris R. Boshell, M.D. Originally published: August 1993 Wake up man, you’re dead! This is the kind of shock I had when my physician said, “You have cancer of the colon” in May of 1993 and after two bouts of quick surgery, one in Birmingham and a final one (I hope) at MD Anderson, I [...]
It is with great sadness we share the loss of Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeder Zane Smith. Zane was involved in breeding Bullseye Staffordshire Bull Terriers for 50 years after owning a Bulldog and Keeshond as a young man. He became involved with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the year the AKC granted full recognition to the [...]
Written By: Lisa Dubé Forman The purebred dog show world has lost one of its giants, Mr. Wendell Sammet, Ale Kai Poodles. An icon in the dog show world, Wendell crossed over last evening, leaving many long-time friends mourning his passing. A tribute to his life is coming shortly, expounding on his impact on the [...]
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Stan Flowers passed away at the age of 87. Stan will always be remembered as the consummate professional and a great mentor, friend, breeder, and sportsman. Stan was one of the most successful dog handlers in the history of the sport with a career [...]
April 18, 1937 – September 27, 2023 Written By: Andrea Meloon This is a memorial for Barbara Gossett, an amazing woman, who remained passionate in her love of dogs and the sport of purebred dogs for over 65 years. I first met Barbara in 2004 after getting my first Papillon dog. I actually was downsizing [...]
We received the sad news that Joe Payne of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at his home after an extended illness. Joe was a lifetime and founding member of the Cocker Spaniel Club of South Texas. Joe’s family and friends remember him as a hard worker with a true love and passion for all animals. [...]
Written By: Gannon O’Reilly With deep sadness, we share the passing of Darwin Delaney, a world-renowned Chihuahua breeder whose profound influence on purebred dogs and the Chihuahua breed is both extensive and enduring. In 1952, Darwin purchased his first pair of AKC registered Chihuahuas. Over the subsequent seven decades, Darwin, alongside his beloved wife Tanya, built an exceptional bloodline under [...]
It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Mary Stolz. Mary was a lifelong member of the dog community in Florida. She was dedicated to the sport of dogs, starting off with Basset Hounds and then her beloved Longhaired Dachshunds. She leaves behind her husband, Dan Stolz, married for 21 years, daughter Suzette Kathleen Manning, son [...]
