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Remembering Christina Hubbell
We received the sad news that Christina Hubbell of Weaverville, California passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Mrs. Hubbell was a popular and knowledgeable judge of all Sporting, Working, and Herding breeds, as well as Best in Show. Before becoming an AKC Judge, she and her late husband Stephen Hubbell, were successful breeders of […]
PennVet: Innovative Vaccine Offers Canine Cancer Patients A Shot at a Longer, Happier Life
By Katherine Unger Baillie Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer to affect dogs. It is a painful and aggressive disease. Affecting more than 10,000 dogs annually, predominantly larger breeds, it kills more than 85 percent within two years. Nicola Mason, a researcher and veterinarian at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, is working to put […]
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC Judge that is pictured going Best in Show with a Pointer at the Jefferson City Kennel Club. Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Paula Nykiel. Thanks to all who participated! Do […]
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.
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.
