If you’re planning something romantic this Valentine’s Day, remember to protect the ones you love – the furry ones. The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline want to warn pet lovers about the dangers posed by various common romantic gestures, such as massage oil, candles, flowers and yes, especially chocolate. “Valentine’s Day is a holiday [...]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held February 8th , 2023 via Zoom. The following members were present: President Bobby Christiansen, and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, and Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James and Terry James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer and Kristie Zimmerman (Rau Dog Shows), [...]
During the years immediately after university graduation, I got to know a number of Navy and Marine Corps fighter pilots. A recurring “mantra” with these pilots was the need to always maintain “situational awareness,” one element of which is how aware is the pilot of what’s happening to him/her and his/her airplane at the moment and what will be happening in the future. This is of particular importance to fighter pilots since, to lose situational awareness, particularly in a combat situation, can cause a Strike Eagle, Fighting Falcon, Raptor, Hornet or Tomcat driver to have a very bad day indeed.
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 13, 2017 Total Entry: 2821 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Thomas Bradley III Dog Reg: GCH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Breed: German Shepherd Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: D Stern, P Buckles, P Dukeman, P McElheney & K Boyles Breeder: Kent Boyles & Pamela [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Jason Hoke Total Entry: 397 #1- Dog Reg: GCHS Pequest Pickwick [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: N Shapland & D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David Fitzpatrick #2- Dog Reg: GCHB Tamarin Tailback [Dog] Breed: Affenpinscher Handler: Alfonso Escobedo Owner: [...]
What did you do since there were no all breed dog shows in the U.S. last weekend? So many of our friends had a great weekend! Take a look at what they did away from the dog shows:
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has announced it is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues depending on the [...]
Facts and History found at westminsterkennelclub.org 1877 The First Annual New York Bench Show of Dogs, given under the auspices of the Westminster Kennel Club, drawing an entry of 1,201 dogs. The show is such a hit that it is extended to four days to accommodate the overwhelming public interest. The gate for the first [...]
Show: Labrador Retriever Club Of The Piedmont Location: Charlotte, NC Date: Sunday, February 12, 2023 Judge: Jennifer Kelly Dog: GCHG Hyspire Ghoststone’s Tough Nut to Crack Handler: Christian Rutten Owner: J Chambers Vonnie, J Russell & S Brown Breeder: J Chambers Vonnie & J Russell
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health analyzed data from more than 46,000 dogs representing over 300 breeds in an attempt to isolate lineage-specific behaviors and ultimately, the genes responsible for them. The data included whole-genome data from over 4000 purebred, mixed-breed and semi-feral dogs, as well as wild canids.
