How quickly we forget. Not long ago dogs routinely endured a lengthy, mandatory health quarantine in order to enter island nations like Australia. Needless to say, determined owners have always found ways to evade those draconian safety measures. But generally they haven’t been A-List movie stars dumb enough to subsequently showcase their subterfuge on social media.
Responsible breeders have long considered health testing of potential breeding animals one of their distinguishing characteristics. At the time I bred my first litter in 1975, x-raying of hips was not uncommon.
The worst thing a judge can do is beat an outstanding dog because it possesses one or two minor faults.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today updated its ongoing investigation into pet illnesses and deaths in animals that ate jerky pet treats. This update includes the latest information about complaints of illnesses, test findings, and measures taken by the agency to identify the cause of the illnesses and deaths. Reported cases have been on […]
Tory Burch has introduced a ballet flat that is a perfect shoe for traveling women on the go. The Minnie Travel Ballet Flat is a sophisticated ballet flat designed for comfort, with a slip-resistant rubber sole and a layer of foam cushioning. It is also designed for travel, with flexible construction to make the shoe […]
New York – Twenty one exceptional students from 16 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC®) Junior Scholarship for 2016. The scholarships are offered to high school, college and graduate school students, and range from $1,000 – $2,000. “These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of purebred dogs, […]
Bailey, a four-year-old African Boerboel, recently delivered what is believed to be the largest litter of puppies – 19 – ever born at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. All but one of the puppies survived the April 28 caesarean delivery by a multidisciplinary team of faculty veterinarians at the Wilford and Kate Bailey […]
Legislation has been introduced in both the Puerto Rico House and Senate that would put a 5-year ban on all breeding and mandate the sterilization of every dog in Puerto Rico. Those who do not comply risk fines, imprisonment, and having their dogs seized by law enforcement. The legislation states that this will address the significant […]
Attention All Junior Showmanship Participants! The Brevard Kennel Club, Central Florida Kennel Club and Space Coast Kennel Club are sponsoring a free Junior Jubilee workshop on Thursday, June 23rd at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, starting at 10:00 am. All children under 18 years old are welcome to attend. This workshop is held in conjunction with […]
