It’s weird how the simplest old-fashioned remedies never seem to fail. Chicken soup really does help cure a cold, and chocolate actually does ease heartache. Scientific backup also confirms the therapeutic effect of physical contact with dogs. It measurably reduces stress and anxiety, and floods the brain with feel-good hormones.
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 16, 2016) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces the first round of new grants awarded through its Tick-Borne Disease Initiative. Jason Stull, VMD, PhD, of The Ohio State University will study “Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevalence, […]
I am saddened by the horrific act of violence in Orlando this past weekend and wish to extend my condolences to all those affected. This act of terrorism reminds me that we cannot take our safety and that of our dogs for granted: We must stay on our toes and be mindful of those around us. There has been more theft at shows in the recent past than any of us would like to acknowledge i.e. things disappearing from set-ups, motorhomes, booths, etc. We all need to take note and try to secure our belongings, merchandise, and dogs.
Anyone who is connected to the world of dogs and loves to learn new facts on the topic is pretty likely to know the term ‘domestication’. The word itself originates from the Latin word ‘domesticus’, which means ‘belonging to the house’.
There are some dogs that are simply born to work who also take their jobs very seriously and nothing will deter them from doing that work. If you have been lucky enough to have owned one of these dogs, you know that they are the type that,
Everyone is waiting patiently (sometimes impatiently) for the new rankings through May 31, 2016. We are all anxious to see those new numbers! Unfortunately, a combination of delays in the completion of the statistics through May
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a live webinar on Lymphoma today, Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00 EDT. The webinar will feature the state of the lymphoma disease in dogs and how epigenetics may open future doors. Dr. Jeffrey Bryan will provide the audience with information on diagnosis, treatment, and emerging therapies. […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Gilberto Ramon Silva Mendez. Gilberto was among the many victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S history. Gilberto was a Saint Bernard fancier from Puerto Rico, who had moved to Orlando, Florida a few years ago. […]
You do all you can, each and every day, to make their lives happy and healthy. Some do this full-time (handlers); others do this part-time (owner, breeders or junior handlers) while they also work or go to school.
By the 1950s, one could easily notice that the sport of dogs had evolved and turned another corner. Changes occurred in almost every area of the sport, mainly through the efforts of new research, technologies and better breeding methods.
