The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, and AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, are honored to commemorate K9 Veterans Day and thank all who have served. K9 Veterans Day is the “official birthday” of […]
With the advancements in veterinary care and improvements made in commercial diets, our cherished canine companions are living noticeably longer lives. Although aging is not necessarily considered a disease process, certain diseases are much more common in older dogs. Some of these diseases include arthritis, cancer, dental disease, obesity, as well as vision and hearing loss. Here is what you need to know about each of these maladies.
The average adult brain only weighs about 3 pounds, yet it is one of the most complex and vital organs of the human body. Cognition may decline and our brains become prone to disease as we age, so as medical advances and other factors help the world’s population live longer the prevalence of brain disease, including dementia, […]
In the sport’s history, only a handful of dogs reveled in as much international success in the show ring as the all-star BIS BISS Am. Can. Ch. Efbe’s Hidalgo At Goodspice. The level of recognition Charmin, the Sealyham Terrier, received throughout his career is equaled by only a very few representatives of the canine elite.
From Purina Farms: We are devastated to share that last night, Purina Farms was struck by what is believed to have been a tornado, and our Visitor Center, Pet Center, Barn and Incredible Dog Arena were significantly damaged. Most importantly, all employees who were onsite at the time are safe, and all of our animals […]
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on NBC and Peacock reached an audience of almost 23 million on Thanksgiving weekend, delighting families across the United States as part of a viewing tradition that marked 23 years of celebrating man’s best friend. NBC Research data shows that the two-hour special was the No. 3 most-watched […]
One of the Pomeranian’s most distinguishing features is its beautiful coat. A correct double coat consists of a short dense undercoat and longer, textured guard hair. Combined, this forms a ruff around the neck, over the shoulders, and chest.
The Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club, Louisville Kennel Club, and Evansville Kennel Club host the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows from Thursday, 3/13 to Sunday, 3/16 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor, only on AKC.tv! Stream the event starting at 3:45pm ET on 3/15! Watch the live coverage on […]
“Sometimes, dogs that are predisposed to GI disease can go their whole lives without having any clinical signs. For others, signs develop after some kind of stressor in the gut, like an unbalanced diet or having to take antibiotics, triggers the GI disease to develop,” said Dr. Katie Tolbert, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, small animal internist and associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
In what percentage of instances does the best dog actually win? We have all been there, standing dumbfounded when a certain dog consistently beats your perfect dog! Not that ego or unbiased opinion ever comes into play.
