During the past year there have been several new TV programs aired, among them the Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer. These shows are silly, lighthearted, mind numbing hours to help us pass the troubled times we are involved in presently.
Don’t miss live coverage of the Strawberry Classic on AKC.tv this weekend, Friday and Saturday, February 12th and 13th at 3:30 PM ET. AKC.tv will broadcast the Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club Group and Best in Show judging. Check out all the coverage on AKC.tv website and on the AKC.tv app.
Blast from the Past – Westminster Kennel Club 2012 Best In Show Lineup by Lisa Croft-Elliott
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! Thank you to Molly Martin for sharing one of her best outtakes. Pictured is the late Bob Moore and Molly sharing a laugh when one of […]
The AKC Museum of the Dog invites you to Night with the Museum, a livestream virtual gala honoring the Museum’s longtime friend, supporter and board member Ronald H. Menaker. This is a free livestream with no ticket purchase necessary. The event will be hosted by Leslie Mueller, Host of the Public Television/PBS hit series, “Museum Access” with […]
The years pass and many changes occur in our world of purebred dogs. Among them the cast of characters of the participants, which is particularly notable where some of our best-loved and most esteemed all breed judges are concerned! Who would have believed, twenty years ago, that the day might come when the once magic name “Alva Rosenberg” might bring forth a puzzled look and the question “who’s that” from the exhibitor or breeder or just casual fancier
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Will’s Top 10 Reasons You Do Things People Don’t Expect.Will’s Top 10 Reasons You Do Things People Don’t Expect
This was way before air travel with dogs was prevalent. Air travel with dogs was done on old, two engine prop planes. For us, it was the old Flying Tiger Line that we went on. It was a nineteen-hour trip from Burbank, California, to Newark, through Salt Lake City and Detroit. The dogs, tack, handlers, and helpers were weighed in as freight.
Embark Veterinary, the world leader in dog genetics, today announced the Canine Health Summit, a first-of-its-kind educational conference designed for dog breeders, owners, veterinarians, and canine enthusiasts. The two-day virtual event, which takes place on Monday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 16, 2021, will feature presentations, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions presented by leading experts across the […]
The Akita is designated a national monument in Japan. The breed originated in the snowy mountainous region of Japan, dating back as far as 500 B.C. It was used for large game hunting and guarding property. Originally, ownership of Akitas was restricted to royalty, and the breed was seldom allowed out of the country. The first Akita in the United States came as a gift to Helen Keller.
