Breed Priorities – Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eetz-QUEENT-lee), or Xolo, is an ancient breed, but relatively new to AKC dog shows, having been added to the Non-Sporting group in 2010.
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Putting Our Best Words Forward
I bought my first show dog in 1971. The world of dog shows and purebred dog breeders has been turned on its axis several times since then. Since my beginnings in purebred dogs, there has been a revolution in my thinking.
2015 Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
The 2015 Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The seminar is powered by The American Kennel Club, Royal Canin, and the Theriogenology Foundation. Cost is $79 for preregistration and $99 for on-site registration. Registration […]
National Dog Show Presented by Purina Set For 14th Annual Special On NBC Following Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Holiday TV Special, Hosted by John O’Hurley & David Frei, Draws over 20 Million Total Viewers Annually on NBC New York, NY – The NBC Thanksgiving Day special, “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” will crown one of America’s great purebreds as its 2015 champion on Thanksgiving Day, bringing canine competition and entertainment into […]
Famed Dog Author Shares Books with New AKC Breeder Education Effort
By Penny Leigh, AKC Registration & Development Staff A version of this article originally appeared in Volume 28, No. 3. September, 2015 issue of Perspectives, the AKC Delegates’ Newsletter Bowser entered the Waller household as an adorable family pet and exited on his way to becoming a top-winning champion. His show dog career was the […]
David Frei Resigns as Director of Communications for the Westminster Kennel Club
I have been asked and I have accepted the invitation to host Westminster once again (for the 27th year) this coming February 2016. You don’t have to miss me just yet!
Take The Lead 2016 Memberships Pins Available – Join or Renew Today!
You can help to make a real difference in the life of a fellow dog person who may be burdened by life-threatening illnesses resulting in unexpected hardship. Visit www.takethelead.org to join or renew your membership and receive the new 2016 membership pin. To follow is an open letter from Take The Lead Chairman, Pam Beale. Take […]
Important Tips from Penn Vet to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween
[October 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA] – Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Halloween: Keep Halloween candy out of your pet’s reach. Chocolate and other treats can be potentially harmful to animals. Tinfoil and cellophane […]
Westminster Kennel Club & American Kennel Club Set To Take Over NYC With “Meet & Compete”
The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to you by Purina® Pro Plan®. This exciting joint event takes place on Saturday, February 13th at Piers 92 and 94 in New York City, and gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet and […]
Kennel Marketing – What is it? And why?
What makes anyone more well-known than others? Why do some people who should be more successful regarding their achievements remain anonymous? Why do those interested turn to one particular breeder rather than others? What makes a breeder well-known and acclaimed internationally and what do others do that makes them unable to take one step further? And what does all this have to do with marketing?
