By Sandy Weaver Have you ever tried to guess what someone is thinking? Psychology, positive psychology and psychiatry are all in the business of studying what people are thinking, and scientists are in the business of studying how our brains work when we’re thinking. As an author and speaker who works mainly with veterinarians and their [...]
Westminster is confusing; that’s inseparable from the experience. However, there have always been a few predictable aspects of the ordeal. Until recently, regardless of new and complicated entry requirements, bizarre benching changes or the inevitable nightmares getting there, we could depend on a couple of things for sure. Midtown, February and Madison Square Garden.
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2023 Board of Directors Meeting: • Dennis B. Sprung – President and Chief Executive Officer • Gina M. DiNardo – Executive [...]
By William Given Many breeders labor numerous hours in the serious quest to select the superior sire for their bitch. We attend numerous shows. When close, we visit other breeders and when far away, we use email. We analyze pedigrees and photographs, and we compare strengths and weaknesses. We gather information on as many dogs [...]
The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club judging program is available online here. The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club will be held Monday & Tuesday, May 8-9, 2023 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.
The presence of a dog is guaranteed to spice up any occasion. At least here in New York, it’s not uncommon to encounter them on the subway or in the supermarket. Even in places where they are officially not permitted, a contraband dog is a welcome surprise. Of course, a few breeds tend to trigger a real avalanche of public adoration, Golden Retrievers for instance. That combination of a sweet nature and the looks of a big old teddy bear–well, it’s an irresistible combination. Plus, the breed is an ideal fit for so many situations.
By Caroline Coile In a landmark study, scientists have developed one of the first DNA tests for a complex disease in dogs, meaning one that arises from the interplay of many genes as well as environment. So far, virtually all DNA tests for disorders have detected one or possibly two gene variables. This DNA test, [...]
Many in our sport complain that dog shows today cannot compare to days gone by. I am grateful. With evolution comes change, and with change comes a new perspective. Not all change is positive nor welcome, but we have incredible advances and growth driven by necessity. Nothing stays the same, so to lament the loss of the past only paralyzes us and stifles our ability to evolve. The time for complaints has passed, and the time for solutions is upon us.
The Ibizan Hound is believed to have existed for thousands of years, with similar dogs seen in the art of ancient Egypt. The breed developed in the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and took its breed name from one of the islands. They were introduced to the United States in the mid-twentieth century and recognized by AKC in the late 1970s.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces that Purina has donated in support of CHF-funded canine health research thanks to its Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program. Since it began in 2002, the PPCP Program has provided more than $8.8 million [...]
