Around The Rings at Fort Worth Kennel Club Photography by Theresa Lyons
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Killing Them With Kindness
By Amy Fernandez Contrary to perceptions fostered by PETA or ASPCA, America’s pets seem to be living the high life. Multiple statistics reveal annual spending hikes in every sector of this economic nonessential. The pet industry pocketed a cool $50 billion last year. But that’s far from the only unequivocal evidence to confirm America’s relentless […]
Animal Hospital on Canine Flu: “Never Seen This Kind of Outbreak”
Chicago Tribune Article by Linda Girardi VCA Aurora Animal Hospital has a sign at its main entrance alerting dog owners of a canine influenza outbreak that has veterinarians taking precautions to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease. “We have a Step-Down Ward to keep dogs suspected of having the canine flu. If full-blown symptoms of […]
Take The Lead Ice Cream Social at Angeles Canyon Dog Club
The Angeles Canyon Dog Club in City of Industry, California is sponsoring an ice cream social event in support of Take The Lead. The price is twenty dollars per person for all you can eat ice cream for the entire day. There will also be the very popular Chuck A Duck competition during groups to […]
Publicity Case Studies From AKC Clubs
by Stephanie Smith Club Communications Manager, AKC Having a smart approach to publicity is a really good starting place for creating buzz and promoting your club. Using local and other media can be a rewarding and cost effective way to get the word out about an upcoming club cause, service or event. For the e-book […]
2015 Conformation Point Schedule Released
The AKC has released the new 2015 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 13, 2015. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to […]
Does Your Dog Recognize Your Face?
by Dr. Karen Becker Have you ever wondered how your dog knows it’s you coming home after a long day at work, or an evening out? How does she know, as you come through the door, that you’re not some scary stranger invading her territory? It could be she hears familiar “coming home” sounds, like the garage […]
Winners Crowned at the American Kennel Club National Agility Championship
New York, N.Y. – Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, held at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Championship, sponsored by J & J Dog Supplies, MAX 200, M.A.D. Agility and Voyce, drew a combined entry of more than 1,000 of the fastest and more […]
Crufts Rhodesian Ridgeback Dies After Being Shot By A Hunter
A top winning Belgium Rhodesian Rigeback, CIB/ NL/BE/CH/DK Champion Villagedogs Ka Makana NLJCH BEJCH, died last week after being shot by a hunter. Recently, Mak was the Dog Challenge Certificate winner at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show. His owner, Dorothy McGoldrick, made this public statement with her account of the events that lead to Mak’s […]
