2027 World Dog Show Judging Assignments Announced
See the complete list of judges for World Dog Show 2027 in Tulln, Austria here: World Dog Show Judges
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From The CC Vault: Wind At Your Back – Life Is A Choice…
By: Dr. Camen L. Battaglia Originally published: September 2015 Life is a choice, Choose to live it Everyone has heard the phrase “the wind at your back”. It has been used by sailors and those struggling to succeed for decades. The idea is straightforward. When the wind is at your back you get an advantage […]
Palm Beach County Proposal Would Expand Breeder Regulations, Increase Breeder Costs
Proposed updates to Palm Beach County’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance and fee schedule would expand breeder regulations; add new rules for hobby breeders, exhibitors, and people who own unaltered dogs or cats; and increase the cost of a hobby breeder permit by 166.7%. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned that these changes could […]
When Pain Changes More Than Movement
From The AKC Canine Health Foundation Your dog cannot tell you that getting up hurts, that persistent discomfort is making it harder to engage, or that everything feels off today. Instead, dogs communicate through their movements, behaviors, expressions, and interactions. When those signals change, families and veterinarians work to understand what the dog may be […]
Copper Storage Disease In Dogs: A Growing Concern In Canine Liver Health
Copper storage disease in dogs—commonly referred to as copper-associated hepatopathy—is an increasingly recognized and complex liver disorder that has drawn significant attention in recent years. At its core, the disease involves the accumulation of excessive copper in the liver, eventually leading to inflammation, cellular damage, fibrosis, and in advanced cases, liver failure. While copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for normal physiological function, the margin between requirement and toxicity appears to be narrower than once believed.
The Bearded Busybody
As regular readers will no doubt know, I like to give a personal spin on these historical breed accounts, often starting with an anecdote about an experience or close interaction I have had with the particular breed described.
AKC Museum Of The Dog And Bryant Park’s “Paws On Parade” Returns With Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist, Serving As Grand Marshal
The AKC Museum of the Dog announced today that its fourth annual Paws on Parade will take place at Bryant Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Creator and New York Times bestselling author Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist, will serve as Grand Marshal and lead the dogs and their humans on a march around the park’s lawn. The […]
The Canine Chronicle Terrier Group Hall Of Fame
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Did You Know…. Ads, Ads–Everywhere An Ad
In the world of purebred dogs, there has never been a shortage of pride in our accomplishments–or in the creative ways we choose to share them. From the printed pages of the AKC Gazette to today’s instant digital platforms, advertising has long been part celebration, part strategy, and part mirror of how the fancy sees itself.
Around The Rings – Houston World Series Of Dog Shows
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