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Show Name: Tampa Bay Terrier Club Location: Brooksville, FL Show Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Terrier Judge’s Name: Mrs. Geraldine (Geri) Kelly Total Entry: 149 #1- Dog Reg: GCh Shaireabs Bayleigh Wolverine [Dog] Breed: Welsh Terrier Handler: Luiz Abreu Owner: S Abmeyer & K Bailey Breeder: Patricia Clark, Sharon Abmeyer & Keith Bailey #2- Dog [...]
January 12th, 2016 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

People who have suffered from the flu know how exhausting the fever, chills and upset stomach can be. Your dog may be at risk for the same symptoms. One type of canine influenza virus – CIV H3N8 – has been around for years, and a new type (CIV H3N2) was identified in Chicago in March 2015. Since then, [...]
January 12th, 2016 | Posted in Featured,Health & Training | Read More »

Show Name: Tampa Bay Terrier Club Location: Brooksville, FL Show Date: Monday, January 11, 2016 Terrier Judge’s Name: Mrs. Carole Beattie Total Entry: 146 #1- Dog Reg: GCh Angarda Deja Vu Looking At You [Dog] Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Handler: Chris Berg Owner: Evelyn Heath & Dave Berrey Breeder: Renato Paco Zanoia & Evelyn McKee-Heath [...]
January 11th, 2016 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

The New York City Fire Department announced last week that Twenty, a devoted companion and mascot of Ladder 20, passed away. Twenty, a Dalmatian, was a gift to Ladder 20 following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. New York City Fire Department Lieutenant Gary Iorio stated in the official announcement “Seven members from Ladder [...]
January 11th, 2016 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce the funding of an exciting grant which aims to better understand and prevent hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in dogs. Three groups whose dogs have been affected by this cruel disease — the [...]
January 11th, 2016 | Posted in Featured,Health & Training | Read More »

The NY Assembly is expected to vote soon on a bill that would ban “debarking” – a veterinary practice also known as bark softening – in the state unless it is medically necessary to treat an injury, illness, or congenital defect. The AKC opposes A1679, which would restrict the rights of responsible dog owners to make [...]
January 11th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Show Name: Kennel Club of Palm Springs Location: Indio, CA Show Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 Total Entry: 3093 Best In Show Judge: Mr. William Russell Dog Reg: GCh Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe Barjen [Dog] Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Handler: Larry Fenner Owner: S & J Brind, Y Savard & R Waterman Breeder: Sandra Brind, [...]
January 10th, 2016 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »

Show Name: Nolan River Kennel Club Location: Glen Rose, TX Show Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 Total Entry: 1518 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Christopher Tilghman Neale Dog Reg: GCh Sporting Fields Shameless [Bitch] Breed: Whippet Handler: Amanda Giles Owner: D Butt, B Call, J Cooney-Waterhouse & A Giles Breeder: Dionne Butt & Amanda [...]
January 10th, 2016 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »

Show Name: Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Location: Springfield, MA Show Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 Total Entry: 1205 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Debra Thornton Dog Reg: GCh Pequest General Tso [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: N Shapland & D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David Fitzpatrick Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Cerise Chanel Exclusif [Dog] Reserve [...]
January 10th, 2016 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »

Show Name: Land O Lakes Kennel Club Location: St Paul, MN Show Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 Total Entry: 1486 Best In Show Judge: Col. Joe Purkhiser Dog Reg: GCh Tramore Notorious [Dog] Breed: Setter (Irish) Handler: Doug Carlson Owner: S & L Hassler Breeder: Ginny Swanson Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Jcrv-Klasse Warrior Raising The [...]
January 10th, 2016 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »