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My grandmother bred several generations of Standard Poodles in a townhouse near Washington Square Park. They had coats of many colors, and temperaments to match, and were named for Italian opera singers, Middle Eastern potentates, and writers. (She also had a very entertaining Collie-derived mixed breed. She was called “Genevieve” for the 1953 film about the Brighton Old Car Race.)
April 15th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

WHAT: See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at the Atlanta Kennel Club, Inc. dog show. Groups and Best in Show will be streamed live from Perry, GA only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at Georgia Fairgrounds & Agricenter: Coverage will begin at 2:30 PM ET WHERE: Watch the live coverage on the AKC.tv […]
April 14th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The AKC keeps adding breeds. And even though it split the Working into two groups in my lifetime, that was a long time ago. So, of course, every group is gaining breeds. That includes the Hound group, which at one time seemed on the cusp of being split into Sight and Scenthounds, but as everything became a complicated mess in the abandoned group realignment project, in the end it all just stayed the same. Except—more breeds keep coming.
April 14th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this AKC Judge that is pictured going Best in Show with a Pointer at the Jefferson City Kennel Club Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for […]
April 13th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

2 All Breed Shows at Tallmadge, Ohio
3 All Breed & Specialty Shows at Raleigh, North Carolina
April 13th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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 […]
April 12th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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.
April 12th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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 […]
April 11th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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 […]
April 11th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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.
April 11th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »