Show Name: Boca Raton Dog Club Location: West Palm Beach, FL Show Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017 Total Entry: 625 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Keke Kahn Dog Reg: GCH Vixayos Golden Hammer [Dog] Breed: Boxer Handler: Hernan Pacheco Owner: K Vixayo, B Barnhart & K & A Jones Breeder: Khamphieng Vixayo Reserve Dog Reg: [...]
Today the Dog Writers Association of America announced the opening of the annual writing contest. Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named for dog writing legend Maxwell Riddle. Entrants can also compete for a total of $14,000 in special awards. “DWAA’s annual [...]
This week we are featuring a photo from the Chattanooga Kennel Club in 1989. Can you name the professional handler that is handling a boxer? Can you name the judge? Check back on Monday for the correct answer to this week’s throwback! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Rick Justice! Thanks to Mandy [...]
The following news article is regarding Craig Eugene and his actions at the Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club dog show held in Ottumwa, Iowa on Saturday, July 8th. To read more visit the Des Moines Register, here. By Kelly McGowan Three dogs died of heat exposure after they were locked in a vehicle Saturday outside of [...]
Sadly, in Ottumwa, IA, reported carelessness by a handler caused the loss of three dogs that expired in a hot car…
New York, NY (July 12, 2017)- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The National All-Breed Stakes is a competition [...]
$15,000 in Donations to Three National Breed Clubs New York, N.Y. – The Westminster Kennel Club, in its ongoing charitable efforts to give back to the sport, will donate $5,000 each to three American Kennel Club (AKC®)-recognized national breed clubs to support the club’s dog rescue activities. The three donations totaling $15,000 will be presented at [...]
It takes a village to put on a dog show. Many people must be involved in planning, organizing and working at any show, but few jobs are as underappreciated as that of the ring steward.
Greater Chicagoland Papillon Club 1 & 2 Saturday & Sunday, July 9-10, 2017 DeKalb, IL Judge Mr. Jerry Parisek Judge Mrs. Carolyn Taylor Best in Specialty Show: GCh. Wingsong Singular Sensation Handler: Chris Jones Breeder/Owner: Chris & Pat Jones
Veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car. Vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb to heat stroke within minutes. Heat stroke is life threatening for both dogs [...]
