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For centuries man has used various methods to improve the performance of their dogs. History is full of examples that demonstrate the importance of nutrition and experiences during early life to improve our dogs. Today we know much more about what can and should be done during the first year of life. In the early breeding programs, the entire process of selection was founded on the belief that performance was inherited. By the 1950s, researchers proved that other variables, such as nutrition and early stimulation, were important, especially when it was discovered that the immaturity of a newborn is susceptible and responsive to a restricted but important class of stimuli. During the past 25 years research has continued to advance new information on how supplements and nutrition can be used during the fetal stage. The following is a review of the literature that summarizes and uncovers some interesting facts about the importance of early life.
February 24th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The Kennel Club has reviewed the entries for Crufts 2015 and has announced those breeds that will start early and late, in order to assist exhibitors. Gerald King, Crufts Chairman, said: “There are almost 21,500 dogs competing in the breed showing, obedience, agility and gamekeepers classes, so we have staggered the start and finish times […]
February 23rd, 2015 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »
The German Shorthaired Pointer grows in popularity each year, and it is the third most popular Sporting breed, thirteenth ranked among all breeds, according to the most recent AKC registration statistics. It is a breed with sufficient breeder-judges to invite and a breed that is easy to outline, with a short coat and a typically full profile stack – two features that help improve a survey.
February 23rd, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The anti-vaccination movement not only threatens human health—as shown in the recent U.S. measles outbreak—but, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), it could also have devastating effects for our pets if that ideology gains a foothold in veterinary medicine. Vaccination is the primary reason the United States has eliminated the domestic dog variant […]
February 23rd, 2015 | Posted in Featured,Health & Training | Read More »
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 15th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be held in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015.
February 22nd, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The 75th Anniversary GRCA National Specialty, “Shades of Gold”, is one for the record books. The National took place in three different states, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina, over nine days, which included overlapping events. If they had all been held consecutively it would have taken 15 days just for the tests, trials and shows themselves. 48 judges filled 53 judging positions.
February 21st, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
By Amy Fernandez New York’s brutal weather didn’t prevent 88 Juniors from competing at Westminster 2015. They arrived from all parts of the country. Like most of them, 14-year-old Erin LaPlante didn’t fly solo. Erin and her Doberman bitch, Shamrock, were accompanied by a contingent of friends and family members from back home in Racine. […]
February 20th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals (i.e. dogs) eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with […]
February 20th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
AKC’s early decades redefined the phrase “bumpy ride”. An endless barrage of personal, political, and financial disasters repeatedly threatened to bring down the curtain. Thankfully, things seemed to settle down by the early 1920s – then the president abruptly resigned three months into his second term.
February 20th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
By Joan Harrigan The Cesky Terrier gained full AKC recognition in 2011, and the Chinook two years later. Though the breeds are very different, both are personable, friendly dogs well suited to life as companions and family pets. It’s often thought that when a breed becomes recognized by the AKC and is subsequently seen in […]
February 19th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
