New York, NY – The top agility canine athletes in the nation were crowned this past weekend from an overall entry of 917 dogs at the American Kennel Club (AKC©) National Agility Championship held in Reno, Nevada. “These dogs are true athletes, and it’s amazing to see them do what they do best,” said Carrie […]
The 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12 and 13 had an entry of more than 2,800 dogs in 201 breeds and varieties.
Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), announced today new annual industry-wide spending figures putting overall spending in the pet industry higher than ever before with $69.51 billion spent in 2017. The latest pet industry spending figures were announced at Global Pet Expo, an annual pet products trade show presented by APPA […]
There is something that borders on masochism about living north of the 40th parallel during the period from say mid- November through the Ides of March and sometimes even later. It is during these months that Boreas, the purple-winged god of winter, sweeps down from the mountains freezing the air with his icy breath.
Many Americans ignore their persistent feelings of anxiety, helplessness, fear and anger. In the dog world most of us know at least one person who has expressed a problem known to produce stress, isolation, fatigue or the fear of failure.
The AKC has released the new 2018 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 16, 2018. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
Seemingly, everyone knows someone who has an unorganized stash of receipts tucked away in a shoebox. It could be a breeder or vendor who has them buried in the back of a desk drawer or a dog club where they are stockpiled in a filing cabinet in some corner of the Treasurer’s garage.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the past handler, now respected AKC Judge pictured handling an Irish Setter? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus. What a great photo! Do you have a fun photo […]
We received the news that Mr. Stephen Hubbell of Weaverville, California passed away today, March 21, 2018 following a fall at his home this week. Mr. Hubbell was a popular and respected AKC Judge of all breeds. Before becoming an AKC Judge in 1969, he was a longtime Great Dane breeder-owner-handler, professional handler, and a […]
With the canine competition world a close sibling of the equine show industry, many are beginning to wonder how long it will take before we might see similar demonstrations at…
