-Digital Series Highlights Responsible Breeders- New York – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today the launch of the brand new “I Am a Breeder” video series. The series is aimed at promoting responsible breeders and the love they have for their dogs to the general public. “Responsible dog breeders have a depth of […]
In an effort to speak out against the Yulin Dog Festival, the FCI designed and released an official Stop Yulin Festival logo. The Yulin Festival is held every year in China in June. Various dog clubs around the world have spoke out against the Yulin Dog Festival and the scheduling of the 2019 World Dog […]
The novice must realize that show merit represents the combination of inherited structural quality plus early socialization, training, conditioning and handling. This is generally gleaned through experience and knowledge, which newcomers to the game so often lack and must focus on acquiring.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces six new grants have been awarded in the areas of canine epilepsy and canine reproductive disease. Four grants were awarded through CHF’s Epilepsy Initiative which aims to better understand the physiologic and genetic […]
By Amy Fernandez Everyone agrees that this sport has changed drastically in the past couple of decades. Somehow, somewhere we have lost that crucial legacy of knowledge, that intrinsic understanding of what it’s really about. There’s no definable reason for this. AKC and parent clubs are totally on board with ongoing educational programs and events […]
By Amy Fernandez Researchers from all over the world have jumped on board to study those two prehistoric pups unearthed from the Siberian tundra. Officially known as Tumat Dog and Tumat Puppy, they are the most well-preserved ancient mammals ever recovered, which is surprising for the obvious reason that puppies are far more delicate structurally. […]
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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 […]
