While Balto’s claim to fame as the hero of the Iditarod may be a matter of dispute–given that kennelmate Togo was the actual workhorse–Balto has now become famous for something else: He’s the first subject of an analysis comparing his individual DNA with that of modern dogs.
by Peter Baynes Originally published: August 2012 I hope I haven’t let the cat out of the bag, but as I retired from handling 15 years ago, maybe things have changed, and that saying is no longer their mantra. If it is still relevant, I am sure the problems would be multiplied; with syndicates now […]
The Portuguese Water Dog is called Cão de Agua in Portugual, translated as dog of water. It was used by fisherman in Portugal to herd fish into nets, retrieve lost articles (including diving to get them), as a courier, and as a guard and companion.
We received the very sad news that James Ham of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan passed away. Jim, as his friends called him, was a longtime fancier and AKC Judge. Jim purchased a pet Dalmatian in 1970 for $100. She went on to become both an American & Canadian Champion as well as an American & […]
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.
