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 […]
I bet that caught your eye. I’m referring to Norway’s ongoing courtroom confrontation to decide the legitimacy of selective breeding. The legal history of this nightmare, available in English at NKK.no/lawsuit, reveals a basis of eye-popping, misleading, and unsupported assertions that will now enjoy immortality in cyberspace thanks to relentless AR lobbying.
By Caroline Coile Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. It affects some breeds, and some size dogs, more than others. For example, more than 50% of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Irish Water Spaniels die of cancer, while the rate is much lower in other breeds, especially small breeds such as Dachshunds and Shih […]
You likely know the number of dogs and bitches it takes for a major in your breed. You may even know the number of dogs your dog must defeat, or the number of group placements required to be ranked in the Top Ten of your breed. You know who is judging next weekend–the ring, the time, and the number of dogs entered. If your breed is scheduled for 10AM but after 14 dogs of another breed, you can calculate the time that your breed will actually start. You even know how to calculate the number of dollars you spend on your dogs (but I don’t recommend it).
AKC Diving Dog Challenge Airs April 9 at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 The American Kennel Club (AKC) and ESPN joined forces for the AKC Diving Dog Challenge, an all-star invitational competition hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. Highlights from the exciting […]
