For almost 100 years, people in New York’s Central Park have slowed to admire the bronze statue of a husky named Balto. Some stop to the read the plaque: “Dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs that relayed antitoxin six hundred miles over rough ice across treacherous waters through arctic blizzards from Nenana to the relief of stricken Nome in the winter of 1925. Endurance. Fidelity. Intelligence.”
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Ivanka of NWI K9 Search & Recovery in Munster, Indiana, and K9 Barrett of the Montville Connecticut Police Department with the American Kennel Club’s 2023 DOG-NY Paw of Courage Award. The [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2023 AKC My Canine & Me award. This award honors children and young adults who are making a positive impact on the world with their dogs or achieving personal growth by utilizing [...]
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By Caroline Coile In a word: No. Here are some reasons why: The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released a statement (https://www.aaha.org/…/key…/rattlesnake-toxoid/) outlining the lack of evidence of the vaccine efficacy and emphasizing no published data support the vaccine’s effectiveness. They also stated that although one study (DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.76.3.272) with mice showed higher survival rates [...]
When things go sideways and I start to become unraveled, it is important to me to stop, process, and think. Having rational thought and focus is essential to comprehension of any situation. What I can excuse or walk away from as a handler does not apply to my SELF as a breeder or the effect it has on my breed. The impact of adjudication, in the present and future of a breed, can be long lasting and–at times–either proactive or detrimental. Education is the key. I am not referring to education solely from books and videos, but education from mentoring, hands-on experience, and learning the functionality of purpose. One must intentionally work towards comprehending the nuances that make individual breeds unique while differentiating the priorities and hallmarks.
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Sporting Group. The hair on the top of my head must reach the bridge of my nose. My name comes from the French word for “beard.” Correct Answer: BARBET
Most show dogs born of a well-planned breeding are blessed with good teeth. Our obligation as owners is to keep their teeth in good condition. This is not only necessary for the health of the dog, but every owner who shows his or her dog knows and understands the importance of full dentition and a proper bite in the conformation ring.
The Edison, New Jersey shows have been a local favorite for years. The all-breed centerpiece of the weekend–New Brunswick on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, and Bronx on Sunday the 26th–drew reasonably good entries of 1395 on Friday, 1696 on Saturday and 1557 on Sunday. Although entries aren’t what they used to be, it’s safe to say that things could be much worse.
By William Given Originally published: May 2021 Despite all you might hear or read, the sport of purebred dogs is not dying. Some of the nay-sayers will quote statistics about lower entries and clubs folding due to lack of a working membership. The simple truth is, people get older, retire and move to warmer climates. [...]
