Table Talk – May 2, 2018
You might have noticed that some kennel clubs are using new methods to get the word out about their upcoming events.
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United Airlines Announces Collaboration with American Humane for Safe Animal Travel
United PetSafe program review continues, expected to resume operations this summer United Airlines today announced it will be working with American Humane, the country’s first national humane animal organization, to improve the well-being of all pets that travel on United. American Humane has been working to improve the safety, welfare and well-being of the world’s […]
May 1st Is National Purebred Dog Day!
Today, Monday, May 1st, is National Purebred Dog Day! It is a day to celebrate the heritage, diversity, and predictability of the purebred dog. National Purebred Dog Day honors that each breed is a living legacy of the culture that created it for a reason. National Purebred Dog Day values all dogs, but especially purebreds […]
Canadian Kennel Club Reveals Surprise Addition to Canada’s Top 10 Most Popular Dogs
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs, is proud to present the top 10 CKC-registered dogs for 2017. This year, we are excited to share that a new breed has made its way into the CKC top 10. After a steady climb, the Australian Shepherd makes its exciting debut at the number nine […]
In the Eyes of the Artist – The Field Spaniel
A common type of dog in 15th-century Europe was the so-called bird dog, a small gun dog of spaniel type, used for hunting (netting) birds. The bird dog pointed the game, then pressed itself to the ground so the hunters could throw their nets over dog and birds. The gun was not yet in general use for hunting, so ingenuity played a role. The bird dog was also used in falconry. After the dog jumped the game, the released falcon would catch the bird in flight.
Breed Priorities – The German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointers were developed in Germany in the late 1800s. It is a rugged, versatile hunting dog that can work in different terrains. This medium sized breed is known for his distinctive protective wire coat with facial furnishings.
The Bulldog – A Historical Perspective – Part 2
Throughout most of history purebred dog development was comparable to a cottage industry. The specialized skills and cumulative knowledge gleaned from centuries of practical experience became valued like trade secrets and handed down through generations of families that derived a living perpetuating and refining various breeds and strains.
The “Other” Spaniels – The Irish Water Spaniel
Westminster provides its share of bizarro upset wins, but somehow they always seem way more shocking when they come out of the Sporting group. In a way, it makes sense considering that for many years Sporting was the ONLY group.
A Breeder’s Heart
A breeder is not counting the sleepless nights before and after arrivals of puppies, nor does he or she mind the sacrifices and missed social calls, or favorite TV shows. A breeder’s heart measures one thing… the first looks when those eyes open, the first responses to his/her voice, the first wagging of tails to his scent and the first kiss, framed with eyes so adoring, that love and trust spill over abundantly, from both breeder and pup.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month with Investment in New Cancer Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month in May by investing more than $1 million in new cancer research funding for dogs. Since 1995, CHF has awarded over 209 canine cancer research grants, totaling more than $13 million. Outcomes […]
