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From The CC Vault: Past & Present with Jane & Bob: How Has Our Sport Changed?
by Francine Reisman Originally published: February 2014 As with many “dog show people”, much of my time is taken up by long discussions about dogs and dog shows. The popular topic among my peers is the seemingly end of our sport as we knew it. There have been great changes in the past 20 some-odd [...]
In Case You Missed It – On Point with Wayne Cavanaugh – English Setters
On Point with Wayne Cavanaugh! This first episode features Elliott Weiss and Eileen Hackett talking English Setters. This is your chance to hear three industry greats talk about their favorite breed and share some of their secrets to success.
Too Many Shows, Not Enough Entries
We hear the refrain often: “too many dog shows and too few entries.” It’s like the quote (incorrectly) attributed to Mark Twain: “everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it.” We lament about it, we complain about it, yet nothing changes. I don’t have the answer. I have a concept – an undercooked, ambitious concept – that will raise hopes or hackles depending on your point of view. My point is not to convince anyone of anything. It’s to start a conversation about actually doing something to address the current imbalance.
AKC Congratulates The Winners Of The 2024 Junior Versatility Scholarship
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 AKC Junior Versatility Scholarship. The program is designed to recognize Juniors that participate in a variety of AKC dog sports. Juniors are awarded points for event participation, earning [...]
Drinking Coffee May Help Prevent Mental Decline In People With Atrial Fibrillation
Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published on Dec. 14, 2024 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. “Many myths are around, but our study found no reason to [...]
American Kennel Club Announces 2024 Breeder Of The Year By Sport
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports over an extended period. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of [...]
Race To ESPN2 For The AKC Agility Invitational On Christmas Eve
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Agility Invitational will premiere on ESPN2 on December 24th from 2pm-4pm ET. The 19th AKC Agility Invitational presented by YuMove® took place on December 14th and 15th in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention [...]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2024 Leaders in Canine Health
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, is excited to announce its annual awards recognizing leaders in supporting canine health. Dr. J. Charles and Lynn Garvin receive the 2024 President’s Award. The President’s Award, given to a person or organization that has made an exceptional contribution [...]
“A Star Is Born” – Can You Name This Retired Show Dog?
Pictured above as a young puppy, this Brittany is the winner of over 63 All Breed Best In Shows as well as the #1 Sporting Dog 2014 & 2015 and a Multiple National Specialty Winner. He is the top winning Brittany in AKC History. Can you name this retired show dog? Please share your guesses in the comments [...]
