Augmented reality (AR) eyeglasses have the potential to improve outcomes in some complex canine veterinary surgeries, according to a new article in the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). This article was a proof of concept using a holographic image of a dog head that AR-guided visualization directly overlaid onto the surgical field may improve spatial accuracy during intricate […]
WHAT: The AKC Diving Dogs Team Challenge presented by Tractor Supply Co. made a spectacular debut on Saturday, June 6th as part of the AKC Celebrates USA 250 events at the historic Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. Held in collaboration with North America Diving Dogs (NADD), the event brought together eight elite teams from across […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine health, welfare, and responsible dog ownership, proudly announces that entries are now open for the FCM Universal Dog Show, an AKC-licensed event presented in partnership with Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official kennel club of Mexico. The […]
From The AKC Canine Health Foundation Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs, and for many families, managing it is not simple. Anti-seizure medications help many dogs, but about one-third of dogs with epilepsy continue to have poorly controlled seizures despite carefully managed medical treatment. For years, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) […]
The Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Board has today, June 30, elected Gavin Robertson as the Royal Kennel Club Chair and Yvonne Rawley MBE as the Royal Kennel Club Vice-Chair Gavin has served on the board since 2024 and has been a member of the RKC for 22 years. He awards Challenge Certificates in more than 70 breeds and judges the Hound, Gundog, Utility and Working groups in addition to Best in Show at championship level. He has been involved in breeding and showing dogs since he was a child and […]
Mastiff breeds have experienced a dramatic resurgence in recent years. AKC currently recognizes the Mastiff, Bullmastiff, the Tibetan Mastiff, the Neapolitan Mastiff, the Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff), the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), and the Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff). Additionally, many more of these breeds are currently accepted by FCI. After decades of obscurity, they are ascending. This is due in part to AKC’s belated willingness to recognize new breeds, a process that was stalled in neutral for decades. As a result, more people have discovered them. In addition to that, research-based dietary protocols have replaced longstanding myths about large breed nutrition. An equally significant factor in their improved overall health has been the introduction of health testing. Hip dysplasia screening was just the start of the current menu of certifications for breeding stock. And last, but certainly not least, is the recognition of behavioral assessment and temperament testing for potential breeding stock–along with the acknowledgment that these are not breeds for beginners.
I wish I had told this story sooner, but sometimes the most vital news arrives right when we need it most. As the climate shifts, a dangerous new syndrome is rewriting the rules for everyone who loves dogs, the outdoors, and our sport.
Heinrich Essig, a businessman and politician, developed the Leonberger in his home town of Leonberg, Germany, in the 19th century. It was developed primarily to be a companion and to resemble the image of a lion on the town’s crest. Essig claimed that different colored St. Bernards and a Pyrenean Mountain Dog were used to develop the Leonberger. Later, Essig’s nephew bred Leonbergers that were of tawny colors with black masks that are seen in the modern breed.
The Working Group, a view inside the minds of 2026 Westminster Kennel Club breed judges.
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