A young dog imported from South Korea into Western Canada last fall brought along a dangerous hitchhiker: the Asia-1 strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), which had never before been reported in North America. Scientists at Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) identified the virus in samples from the dog, which they suspect was part of a [...]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continued its commitment to supporting individuals, communities and our planet in 2018 through providing more than $31 million in funding, Purina pet food and Tidy Cats litter to nonprofit organizations across the country. “At Purina, we’re guided by a core belief that people and pets are better together,” said Joseph Sivewright, Purina CEO. “That’s [...]
Maryland Cocker Spaniel Club Sunday, March 17, 2019 Judge Mrs. Marilyn Spacht Best in Specialty: GCHB Foley’s Frat Party Handler: Lisa Arnett Owner: Nancy Foley, Susan Carter & Elena Duggan Breeder: Nancy Foley & Genea White Jones
Maryland Cocker Spaniel Club Saturday, March 16, 2019 Judge Mr. Terry Stacy Best in Specialty: GCHB Foley’s Frat Party Handler: Lisa Arnett Owner: Nancy Foley, Susan Carter & Elena Duggan Breeder: Nancy Foley & Genea White Jones
Show Name: Redwood Empire Kennel Club Location: Vallejo, CA Show Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Total Entry: 750 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Alberto Berrios Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Elaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHB M + Ms Calamity Jane [Bitch] Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Handler: Janice Hayes [...]
Kentuckiana Bulldog Club Saturday, March 16, 2019 Louisville, KY Judge Anne Hier Judge Gus Sinibaldi Best in Specialty: GCHS Diamond Gold Majesu Pisko Bulls Handler: Eduardo Paris Owner: Ms. Kara Gordon, Johnathan Flores & Nestor Chavez Breeder: Johnathan Flores
Show Name: Cary Kennel Club Location: Raleigh, NC Show Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Total Entry: 1101 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Patricia Laurans Show Photographer(s): Cary C. Manaton • Website: www.ccphotography.net Tom Nutting • Website: www.nutting.net Dog Reg: GCHG Oestes In The Name Of Love [Dog] Breed: Havanese Handler: Taffe McFadden Owner: P Odette, [...]
- German Shorthaired Pointer Continues its Ascent Up the List New York, NY – The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, [...]
When I was leaving the Kentucky Expo building on Sunday, I was a bit disappointed. Several of the setups had been broken down and the exhibitors were long gone and on their way home. There was a lot of dry kibble, garbage, sawdust, hair, etc. left on the floor. Is this the image we want to leave behind to those who might not be so enthusiastic about purebred dogs? This kind of disrespect leaves a poor impression of exhibitors and gives our sport a bad name. Someone has to clean up that mess. It is sad to think that it may be necessary to walk the building upon exit time in order to police such behavior. We should all have enough pride to take a moment to clean up our grooming/crating setups before we leave. We may have to bring the Pig Pen award back, guys! (My apologies for the soap box my friends!)
As a judge, I see it all the time. It’s the final day of a cluster. Exhibitors walk into the ring, self-defeated before they start. I can see negative thinking, “loss” thinking in people’s eyes. They are on a losing streak.
