On The Cover – May, 2016 – GCh. GrandCru Giaconda

The Multiple Best In Show & Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winning Br., Panam., FCI Intl., Am. MBIS/MRBIS GCh. GrandCru Giaconda, CGC

The Multiple Best In Show & Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winning Br., Panam., FCI Intl., Am. MBIS/MRBIS GCh. GrandCru Giaconda, CGC

Monday, February 13 will be MRS. ROBERT D. (POLLY) SMITH of St. Stephens Church, VA, HOUND GROUP; MRS. CHARLOTTE PATTERSON of Destin, FL, TOY GROUP; MRS. ANNE BOLUS of Harrison, TN, NON-SPORTING GROUP; and DR. ROBERT SMITH of St. Stephens Church, VA will be judging the HERDING GROUP. On Tuesday, February 14 the group judges will be MRS. PAULA NYKIEL of Washington, MO, SPORTING GROUP; MR. JOHN RAMIREZ of Downey, CA, WORKING GROUP; and MR. KENNETH M. MCDERMOTT of Newburgh, NY will be judging the TERRIER GROUP.

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat, and cure diseases in all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month by providing free educational resources and research updates on canine cancer to dog lovers throughout the world. “During the month of May, CHF focuses on providing news and information to help […]

Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer Nydree Flooring Provides Pet Residences and Facilities With Most Durable Hardwood Flooring Option Nydree Flooring, a leader in high-quality, design-driven engineered wood flooring, has leveraged its expertise in developing the most durable hardwood flooring for high-trafficked commercial properties to pet residences and facilities. Hardwoof, a pet-friendly product line designed to meet the demands of dogs and their owners, leads […]

The AKC entry form has been newly revised to require the exhibitor’s signature on the reverse side of the entry form. The previous AKC entry form required the signature on the front of the form. The bottom box of the new form is now the space for an agent’s name, instead of the exhibitor’s signature. […]

The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a live webinar on tick borne diseases and the impact on the health of your dog today, May 3rd at 8:00 PM EDT. The webinar will feature Edward Breitschwerdt DVM DACVIM, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at North Carolina State University. He will provide information […]

by William Given Time passes quickly and the Keeshond Club of America National Specialty is rapidly approaching. This year’s National is being held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The dates are May 23-29, 2016, and you can expect copious amounts of sunshine as well as precipitation. There should be an assortment of vendors offering unique Keeshond […]

In celebration of yesterday’s National Purebred Dog Day, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has introduced Senate Resolution 447. This resolution would officially designate May 1st as National Purebred Dog Day (NPDD), highlighting the crucial role that purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have played in United States history and spotlighting the many […]

The FCI released the following statement regarding the upcoming 2016 World Dog Show to be held in Moscow: Dear FCI members, dear breeders, dear exhibitors In order to ensure a proper, efficient and successful World Dog Show 2016 in Moscow, the FCI General Committee has appointed an official consultancy committee, to assist the present RKF’s World Dog Show […]