Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in adult dogs, and if left untreated could cause extreme gum damage, tooth loss and pain. By three years of age, most dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease and associated discomfort. In an effort to speed progress in prevention and effective treatment of canine periodontal disease, the […]
Reminder: Entries for the prestigious 14th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship close today, November 12th 2014, at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is on December 13th and December 14th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship will […]
I’ll Paint The Sky is the winning artwork for the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Poster. The title invokes the name of the 2014 Westminster Best in Show Winner, as well as the presence of the Manhattan skyline in the piece. It is a pen, ink, and watercolor image on paper by Chris Duke. Duke’s work […]
It’s difficult to believe that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) is midway through its second decade. Its ongoing success long ago eclipsed early uncertainties about the potential for an AKC-sponsored show, especially an invitational event. AENC continues moving forward, getting bigger and better each year. Conceived in partnership with it sponsor Eukanuba dog food, this unique showcase of canine talent immediately made headlines for its whopping cash prizes, most notably a BIS bounty of $50,000 to spice up a year’s supply of Eukanuba dog food.
The American Kennel Club is still seeking insightful personal comments and suggestions regarding the newly proposed Judges Approval Process. The proposed Judges Approval Process can be reviewed here. Responses, including comments, suggestions, questions, and overall agreement or disagreement, are requested no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Responses can be emailed to judgingapproval@akc.org.
The following judge change has been announced for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The following breeds originally assigned to Mr. Kari Jarvinen will be now be judged by Mrs. Betty Leininger: Chihuahuas (Both Varieties), Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, and Toy Poodles. Sr. Mr. Jarvinen’s Miscellaneous class assignment will now be judged by Sr. David Ojalvo and […]
Every five years, a very special dog show appears, and we are transported to a gentler time honoring the heritage of one of the dog show world’s most devoted benefactors and the Show’s founder, Mrs. Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge. Somerset, NJ – For the first time in its long and illustrious history, the Morris and Essex […]
To see him now, whippy tail wagging as he greets a group of children or takes a treat from his old pals at the waterfront, it’s hard to believe that he once cowered at the sight of a human hand. To see him now, as he zips from weaves to jump, to tunnel, to tire, […]
Tickets to the 2015 Crufts Dog Show, taking place from March 5th through 8th at The NEC in Birmingham, are available online here. The Group schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 5th – Gundog Friday, March 6th – Working and Pastoral Saturday, March 7th – Terrier and Hound Sunday, March 8th – Toy and Utility […]
On Sunday, September 28th, AKC received a complaint regarding Ms. Lin Allen (AKA Hackney) and the care of dogs being kept in completely unacceptable conditions at her property. An immediate inspection was scheduled. Two days later, the AKC Executive Field Agent found the location vacant with no visible sign of dogs. A second unsuccessful attempt […]
