Next Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day, the United States federal holiday for remembrance of those who have passed while serving in the country’s armed forces. Whether at home or at a dog show, here are a few fun patriotic clothing and accessories that are perfect additions to show a bit of American pride on […]
Madison Taliaferro spent weeks in the hospital in 2012. After a decade of suffering from cystic fibrosis, she underwent a double lung transplant. She powered through the difficult surgery and the recovery that followed –long days of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Her parents were there. Her best friend visited from Kansas. Grandparents rotated shifts so […]
By Amy Fernandez America orbits in a Pug universe. Frank, that extraterrestrial Pug from Men in Black might have been a fictitious character, but he was emblematic of the Pug invasion that has overtaken America. They’re everywhere. Equally popular as pets and show dogs, you can’t buy a birthday card, open a magazine, or click […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new entry level agility classes, ACT 1 and ACT 2 (Agility Course Test). The classes provide shorter courses with basic obstacles that are appropriate for dogs beginning in […]
Funding in 2016 will support research and treatment initiatives at top U.S. universities The Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation today announced grant investments totaling $2.35 million to support pet cancer research and treatment initiatives. Coinciding with the launch of the seventh annual Pet Cancer Awareness Month, this latest slate of grant funding brings the total amount […]
Calling all National Owner-Handled Series participants! The Canine Chronicle Show Results and Gallery includes the most complete, accurate, and timely show results available from each dog show across the country. The Canine Chronicle Show Results and Gallery currently includes the National Owner-Handled Series Best in Show information. The daily show results can highlight and feature […]
Through the ages, wolves have captured mankind’s imagination. They have played a role in old civilizations, art and literature, myths and fairy tales.
Your six-month-old puppy, Hoover, will eat anything that isn’t tied down. Like many dog owners, you know chocolate can be dangerous to your pooch. But you may not know that if Hoover sticks his nose in your handbag and eats a pack of sugarless chewing gum, the consequences could be deadly. Sugarless gum may contain […]
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are now open and winners will be announced in Fall 2016. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute […]
This series – Breed Priorities – began in 2004. It was initially a product of what I wanted to learn from a mentor when studying a new breed: what is most important for this particular breed and what characteristics define it and differentiate it from other breeds.
