FCI Press Release On July 3rd, 2015, the FCI General Committee published a communication regarding the FCI-recognised dog breeds Tibetan Mastiff (Do-Khyi) (230) Tibetan Spaniel (231) Tibetan Terrier (209) Lhasa Apso (227) Shih Tzu (208) Sensitive and attentive to the many voices heard after this publication, receptive to the opinion of FCI members and breed clubs, after extensive […]
Recognized as the host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is off and running as they begin planning for another successful year of hosting all canine hopefuls taking part in the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show onFebruary 15th and 16th, 2016. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering […]
Best In Show Gets First New Television Home in More Than 30 Years New York – Annually one of the most highly anticipated events for dog lovers across the country, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a new television home, as FOX Sports and the Westminster Kennel Club have reached a 10-year worldwide, multi-platform […]
Recording Artist John Scargall helping PACT For Animals raise awareness Dog-loving Recording Artist John Scargall announced on Wednesday, July 22 that he is working with PACT for Animals to help raise awareness of their incredibly needed organization. PACT for Animals provides foster homes for pets of members of the military on deployment and children and […]
SOMERSET, NJ - The limited edition, hardcover coffee table book, The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex Kennel Club 1927-1957, by Debra Lampert-Rudman, with Foreword by William Secord, is available now through the “Shop” on the Morris & Essex Kennel Club website www.morrisandessexkennelclub.com and will be available for sale at the upcoming Morris […]
July 24, 2015 — ST. Louis, MO — Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of their Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula for dogs with a “Best By” date of 04/27/16 because these products may be contaminated withSalmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not […]
The North Carolina Senate is expected to vote on a bill on July 29 that would allow law enforcement in Raleigh and cities and towns in Mecklenburg County the opportunity to adopt the animals they worked with, once those animals have retired from service. The American Kennel Club supports House Bill 199, which will ensure […]
Nestlé Purina will acquire Merrick Pet Care, a leading natural pet food brand in the U.S., from Swander Pace Capital, Merrick’s private equity owner. Terms were not disclosed. Merrick, which has operations in Texasand Illinois, will continue to operate as an independent business unit. Merrick specializes in superpremium natural dog and cat foods and treats. Its brands […]
By Amy Fernandez Detection, protection, sentry work, and police dogs are ubiquitous in so many roles it’s hard to imagine modern society functioning without them. Therefore, it’s surprising to realize the basis of this respected canine profession traces its roots to the other side of the law. As long as embargos, import duties, and nosy […]
The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld Hotel. Topics presented at this year’s conference include information on using science to improve animal well being, saving animals by countering public misperceptions, raising awareness […]
