The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of AKC Canine Health Foundation Clinician-Scientist Fellowships. Established in 2013, CHF’s Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program encourages and supports the next generation of canine health researchers to sustain future advancements for the health of dogs. The 2019 Fellows are: 1) Ana Costa, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM is […]
PennVet Press Release By Katherine Unger Baillie Bonnie, a sleek border collie mix, is practically vibrating with excitement. After getting a signal to start her search, her owners release her. She bounds, snuffling and wriggling, to a stainless-steel wheel, roughly 4 feet in diameter, with 12 numbered ports along its edge. Upon locating her target, she […]
Recently, my wife and I were sitting ringside watching Junior Showmanship when we heard a mother say to her daughter, “You’re not here to have fun, you are here to win.” The child had been engaged in what appeared to be a very pleasant conversation with a friend before being called to the ring.
One of the most concerning issues of the mid-term elections for me was Florida Amendment 13 that banned greyhound racing. Sadly for the sport of purebred dogs in general, and these greyhounds specifically, the Amendment passed. In my opinion, the passing of this Amendment was the result of the Animal Rights Activist groups appealing to […]
Possibly, it undermines the extravagant fantasies of a legion of aspirants. But the truth is—as every bona fide dog expert will freely admit…yes, sometimes even they find them- selves out of their depth in this unpredictable doggy universe.
By Amy Fernandez Once the domain of upscale, uptight, urban owners, the doggy daycare business has exploded into lucrative franchises from coast to coast. With big business comes blockbuster profits, AND king size problems. The first of which, although obvious to anyone possessing the slightest familiarity with canine behavior, apparently came as a cold shock […]
Reminder! Entries close for the 18th Annual AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday and Sunday, December 15th and 16th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All Sporting, […]
Congratulations to Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Rodel’s Magic Moonline – “Luna” on garnering Best in Show at the Geneva Dog Show under Judges Nicole Kubli and Kim LeBlanc. Congratulations to Anca Diana Giura, Perttu Stahlberg, and Handler Lisa Croft-Elliott!
Sterling Nicholson, the late Dr. Jim Edwards’ step-son, and Sterling’s wife, Erica, are among the kindest, most talented, and caring people on the planet.
NEW YORK, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the deployment of Online Certificate Transfers. The new online application is an updated way for breeders and owners to easily transfer ownership of their AKC registered dogs. “The American Kennel Club […]
