Pictured above as a puppy, this Pekingese is the winner of over 50 All Breed Best In Show wins including Best In Show at the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club and the 2019 AKC National Championship. This puppy went on to become the #1 Dog Of All Breeds in 2020. Can you name this retired show [...]
From The Charleston Kennel Club, “Unfortunately, the Charleston Kennel Club show for the upcoming weekend has been canceled. We visited the show site, and due to the low temperatures in the evening through the weekend, the roads and the grounds will continue to remain covered in ice. The motorhome area will be ice and basically [...]
1933 Westminster Kennel Club Ribbon
Originally published: May 2019 by Elaine Lessig We asked experienced AKC judges two questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say… ELAINE LESSIG – AKC JUDGE Name the top three ways that being a judge makes you better at organizing an all-breed dog show? Those of us who judge and [...]
The cold weather is here and extra care needs to be taken to keep companion animals comfortable and healthy throughout the winter season. Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips: Short-coated and small breed dogs should wear a sweater or coat to keep them warm [...]
New research analysing the breathing function in Boston Terriers has been published this week, as part of a wider commitment to understanding and improving the health of brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds. Conducted by the BOAS Research Group at the University of Cambridge and led by Dr Fran Tomlinson, the research examined factors contributing to the risk [...]
It is every breeder’s dream: to take his or her cherished bitch, breed her to the stud dog on whom many hours of research was spent to produce a happy and healthy litter from which their future National Specialty winner will come. However, between this dream and the reality lie a multitude of determinants that can dramatically affect the results, not the least of which is a considerable investment of time, energy, and money.
By Sharon Albright, DVM, CCRT Manager of Communications & Veterinary Outreach, AKC Canine Health Foundation As a new year begins, many people make – and break – New Year’s resolutions regarding their weight and health. Setting aside any judgments on this practice, maintaining your dog at a healthy weight is always a worthy commitment. According [...]
Administering your pet’s medication can often be challenging, especially when it involves an injection. Since the introduction of Ozempic® and other semaglutide weight-loss medications, however, there have been multiple cases where a diabetic pet has been accidentally administered Ozempic rather than their prescribed insulin. “If you’re not paying close attention, Ozempic can be easily confused with insulin,” said Dr. Renee [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Agility League recently concluded its eighth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions, including the League’s new [...]
