NEC in Birmingham will host over 27,000 dogs from across the world on 5th - 8th March 2020 Dogs will compete in numerous disciplines and for the ultimate Best in Show prize One four-legged hero and their owner will be crowned ‘Friends for Life’ following a public vote and the winner of the country’s favourite crossbreed competition, [...]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list that will receive an Invitation to pre-enter The Westminster Kennel Club 2020 event. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event could begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs need not wait to receive their invitation before submitting their entries. Invitations are [...]
By Deb Cooper We are saddened to report the passing of Rose Ellen Fetter, known to those close to her as Ms. Ellie or Ellen, who passed away on November 13th, her 77th birthday. We all knew Ellie as an AKC licensed judge and long-time fancier, and mother of Nina Fetter; however, she was also [...]
Dogwise, it’s been a relatively calm summer around here. But that never lasts. The big excitement of the moment is happening at Suffolk County District Court–which some would call a groundbreaking legal case. Of course, cynics like me see it as just one more case of dimwits with dogs.
Onofrio announced via their website that due to weather all November 13th closings have been extended by 24 hours. This includes the AKC National Championship, AKC Puppy & Junior Stakes and the AKC NOHS Finals. These events in Orlando, FL will now close November 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM CST.
This week we celebrate all of the men and women who have served, as well as those who are currently serving our country. It warms my heart to see all of the notes of thanks on social media. I want to extend a very special thank you to all who have sacrificed for our great [...]
It’s been a long time comin’ but if last week is any indication, those long bleak years of anti-purebred propaganda are over. Mind you, none of it was fair–or true, nonetheless, it grabbed media attention and the dog-loving public bought into it for decades. But it’s a new day dawning judging by the incredible reaction to a recent New York Times interview with Wally Conron who, you may or may not know, invented the infamous Labradoodle back in 1988.
I admit to feeling a source of great pride when I attend the AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference. When the AKC first announced 24 years ago it was forming the Canine Health Foundation, I recall thinking it was just going to be window dressing. I didn’t even go to the first Parent Club Conference. I could not have been more wrong. And I’m proud to say I’ve attended every one since.
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the judge, handler, and trophy presenter in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Judge Bob Forsyth, Handler Robert Sutter, and Trophy Presenter Lisa [...]
Reminder! Entries close November 13th 2019 for the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin and the AKC Royal Canin National All Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes! These events will be held on Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 15th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
