On June 13, 2026, at the Great Lakes All Terrier Association (GLATA) show cluster in Grayslake, Illinois, The Irish Terrier Club of Chicago (ITCC) will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary. On Sunday June 14, the club will host the Irish Terrier Club of America’s Traveling Specialty, with yet another specialty planned on Friday June 13, 2026. […]
As lifestyles have changed so too has the role of dogs in our lives. Man’s best friend, to most of us, is a loyal companion who gives us so much love, devotion, joy, protection and finally heartbreak when an all too short life comes to an end. No longer do many of our Herding dogs herd, our Nordic breeds go in harness, our Terriers go to ground, our Sporting dogs and Hounds give chase, flush, point and retrieve, nor do our Bulldogs bait, our Poodles retrieve, on goes the list.
By Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia In humans and canines, body structure can be related to overall health. If a human has legs that are bowed out or bowed inward or if the spine is curved, that person is likely to suffer from pain and other health problems. The same can be true for canines and […]
A New Question in Canine Respiratory Health Respiratory infections are familiar to many dog owners, often grouped under the umbrella term “kennel cough,” which can include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and difficulty breathing when the deeper tissues are affected. But when an unusually long lasting and medication-resistant form of canine respiratory disease began appearing across […]
Ever dreamed of seeing your artwork displayed in a New York City museum? The AKC Museum of the Dog is inviting members to unleash their creativity in the return of the beloved Dog Days of Summer Members Art Competition, a juried exhibition celebrating artistic talent and the enduring inspiration of dogs. Open to visual artists […]
Hookworms are parasites that live in the soil and can infect dogs. Dogs can get hookworms in different ways: by swallowing them, through skin contact, or, in the case of puppies, through their mother’s milk. Using hook-like mouths with sharp cutting plates, they attach to a dog’s intestinal wall and feed on blood. Signs of […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes will be held on […]
The Cirneco dell’Etna has been found for thousands of years on the island of Sicily, which is also home of the active volcano Mount Etna. It is thought that Phoenician traders of ancient times brought the ancestors of the breed to the island. There are Sicilian coins from as early as 500 BC with images of dogs resembling the Cirneco. The breed has been used for millennia hunting rabbit and other small game over the rough terrain of the island.
If you’ve ever visited England and partaken of a pint (or three) of ale, there is a high chance that the name of the pub you were seated in was called ‘The Fox and Hounds’.
We all know there are scenthounds and sighthounds. And we know there are a few hounds that don’t quite fit into either. But how exactly do the hounds divide up according to DNA?
