By Amy Fernandez AKC’s blueblood heritage hasn’t always been an easy sell. Still, some would say it’s just a matter of the right approach. More to the point, AKC has been sitting on one particular asset that could be doing much of the heavy lifting, namely, the organization’s world-class art collection. No one recognizes that […]
I believe there are too many dog shows being held too close to each other.
We received the sad news of the untimely passing of Dr. Daniel Sena of Dallas, Texas on Friday, August 31, 2018. Dr. Sena was a longtime breeder and exhibitor of English Springer Spaniels under the Dansen prefix. He was also an up and coming AKC Judge of nine Sporting breeds. Professionally, he worked as a […]
Alaska Airlines is updating its support animal policy, limiting the number and type of emotional support animals and type of service animals a customer can travel with on all aircraft. The updated policy aligns with recent airline industry changes and provides clear guidance and a consistent and safe travel experience for guests and employees. This […]
Thank you to Tim and Lorrie Martinez for sharing this fun photo of Lorrie, her Basset Hound, Buster, and Major League Baseball legend Barry Bonds at the Santa Rosa dog show last weekend. Barry Bonds actually was attending the dog show to watch his Miniature Schnauzer show with handler, Bill McFadden. You truly never know […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and VetVine have teamed up to offer a series of live webinars featuring leaders in the field of veterinary health research that offer practical advice on common health concerns as well as information on cutting-edge research to benefit all dogs. Mark your calendar for next week’s free webinar “Crash, […]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC judge that is pictured handling a Old English Sheepdog? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Ms. Peggy Beisel McIlwaine. Thanks to all for participating! Do you have a fun […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that it presented the 2018 AKC Legislator of the Year Award to Congressman Mike Rogers of Alabama on August 28th, 2018 at the AKC U.S. Dog Detection Conference in Durham, NC. “Congressman Rogers is a leading voice in Congress on the Committee […]
Our friend Michael Shepherd suffered a heart attack and after receiving a procedure to insert a couple of stints he is doing great.
Continuing a 27-year tradition, NAIA’s annual conferences focuses on a topic of great importance to animal professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts. This year’s theme is “Uniting to Save Our Endangered Breeds.” The conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, October 26th – 28th 2018. Registration includes all presentations, meals, and special events. There is an early-bird rate […]
