Looking Back with Lee – A Love Letter to Ron Menaker
MARCH 12th. was a sad day for the AKC and, more importantly, the sport of purebred dogs in general. This month ended the twenty-year tenure of probably the best friend the dog world ever had.
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Crowned: Inside the 2019 Westminster Dog Show
Tune in on Easter Sunday – April 21st at 2:00 PM EST on FSI to watched the documentary, Crowned – Inside the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Do you know what it takes to chase the dream of going Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show? Look behind the purple and […]
Table Talk – April 17, 2019
It seems to me that there is so much mean, disconnected and judgmental behavior, even among those of us who DO know each other, in addition to the lack of welcoming attitude toward the public or the “newbie”. In some cases, a short “hi” and a “walk-off” could be due to the person being busy, and that is understandable. Even if you are busy, it only takes a few seconds to say, “follow me to the ring and I’ll tell you where I am set up and we can visit in a bit later”, or “I’m sorry I am in a crunch right now, my name is “xx”, and please look me up later”.
Purina Is Calling All Pet Lovers to Show Off Their Dog’s Star Power During the Third Annual Beverly Hills Dog Show
To celebrate the third annual “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina,” Purina is inviting pet lovers across the country to showcase their dog’s star-studded personalities through the #EveryDogIsAStar social media campaign for a chance to see their pup featured on NBC or NBCSports.com this Easter Sunday. From award-winning cuddles to fantastic tricks, Purina wants to […]
Xylitol – It’s in Your Food and It’s Toxic to Dogs
“It was really shocking how many people have no idea that most sugar free gums can kill a dog.” It’s not just gum, of course. “Most people have no idea how many products contain this ingredient or the fact that a small amount can be potentially lethal to dogs. Most products that contain Xylitol have no warnings that they are toxic to dogs,”
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Junior Scholarship Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that twenty – three exceptional students from 14 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) Junior Scholarship for 2019 . The scholarships are offered to high school and college […]
Why the Show Community Has to Speak Out
We have to speak out if we want the sport of dogs to survive. And we have to stop our own mouths from denigrating this sport we love while we’re at it.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Officers for 2019 Board of Directors
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the health of all dogs, is pleased to announce the election of the following officers for their Board of Directors on March 10, 2019. Officers elected: Chairman: J. Charles Garvin, MD, FACS Dr. Garvin continues as Chairman of the CHF Board […]
The American Kennel Club And Royal Canin Announce Renewal Of Multi-Year Agreement
he 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from Dec. 14-15, 2019. The event will showcase more than 5,000 of the top national and international dogs…
Doug Johnson & Jamie Hubbard – Passion for Dogs
It all started with a $300 puppy. In the 1980s, Douglas Johnson was growing up in the rural Virginia town of Waynesboro — “Walton’s Mountain” country. Since junior high school, he’d worked for a local veterinarian, cleaning kennels and walking dogs out front. The job paid $1 per hour, which Johnson’s parents matched. He’d saved his earnings, and knew just how to spend them.
