Purina – a global leader in pet care – announced it has awarded research grants to three distinguished scientific teams from the United States and Hungary as part of its biennial Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies program. Each project will receive up to $40,000 to advance understanding of the bond between pets and people, [...]
GCHS Excelsia’s Outside Of Tiffany’s Box An early start as a special resulted in remarkable success: Ten Best In Shows Multiple Reserve Best in Shows Multiple Specialty Best In Shows Click here to read the complete article 10 – The Annual, 2025-26 Click here to read the complete article 10 – The Annual, 2025-26
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Credelio Quattro-CA1 (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, pyrantel) chewable tablets for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) larvae (myiasis) in dogs and puppies at least eight weeks of age and weighing at least 3.3 pounds. The conditional approval means the FDA has determined Credelio Quattro-CA1 [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is proud to announce the AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport honorees. Consistent with its mission of promoting the breeding of purebred dogs for type and function, the AKC [...]
By Amy Fernandez We all talk to our dogs. However, claiming that your dogs understand what you’re saying generally evokes reactions ranging from skepticism to worry. I’m not referring to the “sit, stay, shut up” sort of talk. I mean those routine conversational discussions. And don’t try to deny doing it. Anyone living with dogs [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and how did you acquire your first show dog? I had retired from my career in law enforcement and we had sold our horse [...]
The 20th annual AKC® Agility Invitational took place December 13-14, 2025 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for junior handlers [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? In 1987 I purchased a Pet quality Min Pin and read about obedience training. Took her to a [...]
The Canine Health Foundation presets the inaugural winner of the Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award: Dr. Lisa Freeman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Freeman earned this honor for her pioneering research into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – work that has uncovered a promising biological mechanism that may [...]
The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret BN RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Greta” owned by Robert Wickes, Marion Hancock & Allsion & Alexis Chism, handled by Alexis Chism and [...]
