While fireworks and food are a major part of Independence Day festivities, they may not be much fun for your dog. With all of the loud noises and disruption in his routine, your four-legged friend could end up getting sick – or worse, lost. To help keep this Fourth of July happy and safe for […]
Mastiffs are 28th in popularity out of 190 breeds according to AKC’s registration statistics. They are the seventh most popular working breed and the second most popular giant breed. AKC recognized Mastiffs in 1885, one of the initial breeds registered, not one of the newer breeds. We found just fourteen Mastiff breeder-judges to invite to take the survey on their breed priorities. When asked about the low number, one of the experts said they were pleased with the number, since earlier there were only two Mastiff breeder-judges.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC Judge and successful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder that is pictured handling her Cavalier in this week’s Throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Elaine Lessig. The judge is Ray Filburn. […]
Surprisingly, the origin of the Newfoundland is a very debatable matter. Although the breed has obviously been in existence for hundreds of years, few early breeders recorded the history of their canine companions; even Cabot, the famed explorer, whose name is so closely linked with Newfoundland, never made mention of these huge dogs.
-Annual Event Educates Public on How To Be Effective Dog Owners- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 16th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities and boundless […]
…A child or a new handler who has a bad experience may not return thereby defeating the purpose of these events, part of which is to bring in new and younger exhibitors to our sport. I am not judging anyone for being disinterested in judging these events, however, if you agree to the assignment, please be kind to those that entered to you…
The Choking Doberman. As far as urban legends go, that chestnut was a mutating virus in our cultural landscape long before social media commandeered fake news distribution. It’s far from the only sour note that’s marred the Doberman’s public image over the years. They come in all flavors, but basically reiterate the same frightening theme of demonic canines run amok.
We received the sad news that Suzanne Johnson, longtime Papillon breeder and fancier, passed away on Sunday, June 24th. Suzanne bred Papillons under the Too Cute prefix. Suzanne’s handler, close friend and travel companion was Barbara Gossett. Barbara will remember Suzanne as a dog lover that gave an entire interest to the Papillon breed. Her […]
Click here to read the complete article 264 – June, 2018 by RIA HöRTER They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. Perpetuated in stone or bronze, looking over water, streets, parks or squares, dog statues can be found all over the world. Dog Statue: Ulmer Dog (Le Chien – Le Chien Vert) – […]
What goes into your decision to weigh or measure a dog? When an exhibit enters the ring which appears to be too tall, short, heavy or light for a particular breed, I call for the scale for a weight concern or the wicket if height is the issue and the standard for that breed has a required height or weight which if not met disqualifies.
