In keeping with its fast-paced 2016 growth plan, which includes 34 new Petco stores and one new Unleashed by Petco year-to-date, Petco, a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services, will open 13 new Petco stores across the country and relocate one store in Paso Robles, California, in September. In addition, the company [...]
The dog world was saddened by the news that Joe Tacker passed away on August 27, 2016. Joe was a fixture at dog shows for nearly 60 years as a judge becoming one of AKC’s few all-rounders. He judged less over the past several years, but he could still be found in the ring several times per year. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Joe found a career as a commercial airline pilot. We will all miss his friendly smile and kind demeanor at our shows.
Great Dane Club of Central North Carolina Sunday, September 4, 2016 Raleigh, NC Judge Mrs. Gina Jaeblon Best in Specialty Show: GChP Gracyn Lost Creek The Descendant of Elan Handler: John Gerszewski Owner: Jon & Sue Finck, John & Jessie Gerszewski, Lourdes Carvajal, Janet Quick, Priyanka Deshmuhk Breeder: Marshall Stoner & Karen McCance
Papillon Club of Iowa Saturday, September 3, 2016 Amana, IA Judge Mrs. Linn Klingel-Brown Best in Specialty Show: Ch. Marric Pirates Treasure Owner: Mary Hostetter Breeder: Marcy Wyrens Best of Winners/Winners Dog: Crown Jewel Draco Its In The Cards Owner: Kim Sheahan, Shay Paskvan & Anita Wright Breeder: Shay Paskvan & Anita Wright [...]
Experience the challenges and triumphs of Penn Vet students on their journey to becoming veterinarians! Over the past academic year, Animal Planet shadowed six Penn Vet students with diverse backgrounds and goals as they completed the demanding fourth and final year of their degree program, treating animal patients of all sizes, and learning from pioneers of [...]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2016 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor some of the nation’s finest breeders with this award,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and [...]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mr. Joe Tacker of Monterey, California on August 27th 2016. Mr. Tacker was a highly respected and popular judge of All Breeds. Before embarking on his judging career in 1957, Mr. Tacker and his wife Marilyn bred and handled for many years. They [...]
The Michigan House Local Government Committee will be considering a bill on Wednesday, September 7, that will prohibit municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. Localities may still enact laws regulating dogs, so long as they do not single out specific breeds. The AKC supports Senate Bill 239, which protects the rights of dog owners while still allowing [...]
Show Name: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska Location: Chugiak, AK Show Date: Monday, September 5, 2016 Working Judge’s Name: Mrs. Anne Marie Taylor #1- Dog Reg: GCh Paragons Alaska Firebird [Bitch] Breed: Siberian Husky Handler: Owner: M & B Headle Breeder: Terri Erickson #2- Dog Reg: Bear Mountains Sgt. Major Lightening Bug [Dog] Breed: [...]
Show Name: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association Location: Amana, IA Show Date: Monday, September 5, 2016 Total Entry: 645 Best In Show Judge: Mr. William (Bill) Shelton Dog Reg: GCh Sabes Simply Invincible [Dog] Breed: Boston Terrier Handler: Jorge Olivera Owner: J & C Sanchez, R Looker & S Saberton Breeder: Sharon Saberton Reserve Dog Reg: [...]
