Breed Priorities – The Keeshond

The Keeshond is an old breed in the spitz family, with ancestors related to the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Spitz, and Pomeranian.

The Keeshond is an old breed in the spitz family, with ancestors related to the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Spitz, and Pomeranian.

“Breeders need to start getting into the modern world—and DNA is the modern world. It’s like moving from a rotary dial phone to an iPhone.”

The Canine Chronicle has a fun photo to share this week for a special Throwback Thursday. Can you guess this successful breeder and handler who is pictured winning the Toy Group with a Pekingese? Can you also name the judge? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback Thursday is David Fitzpatrick. Do you […]

Dogs come in many different sizes, from the towering Irish Wolfhound all the way down to the diminutive Chihuahua. Construction, weight and natural balance all differ.

The American Pointer Club is conducting a health survey. The information is to follow: Dear Pointer Owner: The American Pointer Club Health & Research Committee is pleased to present the 2016 APC Health Survey, and the FIRST EVER online Health Survey to make it as easy and convenient as possible for your participation. Please join […]

New York, NY-The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Patricia W. Laurans (Conformation), Elizabeth (Tibby) Chase (Companion Events) and Jim Campbell (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President Dennis Sprung, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog fancy. The […]

I am saddened that two of the fancy’s dear friends have lost their moms: My most sincere condolences to Larry Cornelius and Holley Eldred: both were able to be at their mothers’ sides. Please know all of your friends are thinking about you as you cope with your loss.

Click here to read the complete article 114 – October, 2016 By Amy Fernandez The Poodle fancy has gone the distance getting their message out. Hair is not the main story. Poodles have proven their supremacy in official and non-regulation dog sports and countless extracurricular activities. Despite that ongoing showcase of remarkable talents, somehow it […]

One surely knows when Fall has arrived here in the USA, especially when it’s a year that holds a Presi- dential election.

Lights and decorations. Costumes and masks. A constant parade of strangers at the door. Without question, Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for our pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers the following tips on what pet owners can do to make Halloween safer for their furry friends: Halloween means a lot of […]