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Updates To The June 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Breed Judging Panel
The Westminster Kennel Club announces the following revised judging panel for the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® at Lyndhurst, a National Trust for Historic Preservation property in Tarrytown, New York, on June 18, 20-22, 2022.
Life-Changing Dogs Named as Finalists in Crufts Hero Awards
The annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Award celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs, the important role man’s best friend plays throughout our lives and the support they give us in the face of adversity.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this dog show fancier pictured in this week’s Throwback?
Construction Commences on Second World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hotel
OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has broken ground on a second, five-story hotel located inside the 378-acre equestrian and multipurpose facility park. The new pet-friendly hotel has been designed to accommodate an extended-stay customer and will feature 400 larger, suite-like rooms. Plans also include an 80,000-square-foot restaurant complex adjacent to the hotel. […]
AKC Announces Expansion of the National Owner-Handled Series With NOHS Levels of Achievement Program
New York, NY – The AKC is pleased to announce the expansion of the National Owner-Handled Series by launching the NOHS Levels of Achievement program.
Table Talk · February 23, 2022
In my opinion, Bridget hits the nail on the head and gives some terrific advice as to where fanciers can spend their energy instead of looking for, or assuming that there is always an agenda that has nothing to do with the dog being exhibited.
Two New Funds Launched to Support Vulnerable Dogs and Owners
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations.
Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs Varies Between Breeds
DENVER/February 18, 2022 – The course of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), the most common heart problem diagnosed in dogs, is different between Yorkshire terriers and miniature schnauzers. These differences have important implications for diagnosis and prognosis.
Social Media and Dog Shows
Lately, everyday, there are negative posts re: judges and exhibitors and the problems in the hobby. To this end, I am leaving all the discussion groups. Absolute waste of my existence to even read half of it.
