Among other things, breakthroughs in genetic research have revolutionized dog breeding. It’s removed the guesswork from many aspects of the job, thus allowing us to focus on our real task of creating a living work of art. Since the first canine disease mutation was identified back in 1989, researchers have documented hundreds of mutated alleles that can signal a hereditary predisposition to various health issues.
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has recognized seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the purebred dog, producing dogs […]
Sign up for the 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces To Save Our Animals today! There is one week left to sign up for tickets at earlybird prices. Click here to sign up today! The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at […]
The Norfolk Terrier and Norwich Terrier were one breed until relatively recently, and called the Norwich Terrier. They were differentiated by their ears – erect (or prick) ears and drop ears. In 1979, the AKC followed the English Kennel Club and divided the breed, with the drop-eared variety now called Norfolk Terrier.
Take The Lead will be hosting a What’s In Your Closet event, a designer clothing sale, at the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and Westchester Kennel Club on September 5th and 6th in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For women, there will be designer label, barely used suits, gowns, dresses, and costume jewelry available for purchase. For men, […]
By now, I am sure most of you have seen at least one episode of America’s Got Talent. I love watching this show, but for the life of me I can’t figure out why the AKC Board of Directors has not been invited to audition! They are, in my opinion, among the best magicians I have ever seen….talk about sleight of hand, smoking mirrors, hocus pocus….what you think you see is not what you get. The new judging approval system has turned into a magic act that we are supposed to believe.
Time is running out to cast your vote for America’s Favorite Veterinarian at AVMF.org/AFV. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (AVMF) nationwide contest honors outstanding veterinarians for their essential role in preserving and protecting the health and well-being of animals. This year’s 20 finalists include veterinarians practicing in all areas of veterinary medicine. They range from traditional […]
Most dog breeds, except for those outlined in the sidebar to this story, can swim. After all, there’s a reason the simplest stroke in swimming is called a “dog paddle.” It’s often the first stroke learned by young children because it mimics the way dogs and other animals swim as it is essentially “trotting” in the water instead of on land.
Animal welfare is an integral part of modern society. The major aspects are usually the problem of stray dogs and animal cruelty. These elements often cause lengthy and deep-rooted debates mostly between the breeder society and animal welfare activists. And from time to time you get the feeling it is a neverending struggle without real benefits or achievements. The hard to answer question is: for what reason?
DNA analysis has revolutionized many investigative procedures. But so far, the biggest consequence of this new scientific precision has been more controversy, starting in 1993 with Dr. Robert K. Wayne’s UC-Davis study. Rather like early canine evolution, that was way back in the dark ages of genetic research. Therefore, general skepticism greeted his team’s mitochondrial analysis of ancient dog genome sequences which dated the start of the dog/wolf split to 135,000 years ago.
