The American Kennel Club is seeking feedback on the 2014 Proposed Judges Approval Process. Please review the proposal and send in your comments to judgingapproval@akc.org no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. To follow is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the newly Proposed Judges Approval Process. Q: Why is the Board considering changing […]
The American Kennel Club is seeking feedback on the following Judges Approval Process. Please review the proposal and send in your comments to judgingapproval@akc.org no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The proposed Judges Approval Process was designed in response to feedback from exhibitors, clubs, and judges. In developing the proposal there were three objectives […]
Almost anyone who has spent time in a hospital is familiar with the routine checks of blood pressure and oxygen levels that serve as signposts of a patient’s overall health. But these measures only reflect the pulsing of blood through the large vessels, arteries and veins, not the smaller arterioles, venules and capillaries, which directly […]
Congratulations to the Wire Fox Terrier, King Arthur, on winning Best in Show at the 2014 European Winners Show in Brno, Czech Republic! The Terrier Group was judged by Mr. Sean Delmar and Best in Show was judged by Mr. Miroslav Vaclavik. GB CZ FI AM Champion King Arthur Van Foliny Home, WW 2014, EUW […]
Four proposals have been introduced by the Madison City Council that will have a direct impact on dog owners, fanciers, breeders, and sportsmen in the city. Residents and those that participate in dog events in Madison are strongly encouraged to contact the council regarding these proposals, as well as the commissions mentioned below. Click here to view […]
Eukanuba is providing live streaming of the 2014 Euro Dog Show over the weekend. The streaming will cover group judging and the Eukanuba World Challenge qualifying event. Live streaming will begin at 3 PM each day. Click here for the schedule in your own time zone. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, October 23, 2014 […]
There are fifty days left until the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship! If you have not made your hotel reservations, this is all the information you will need. To follow is a list of the host hotels for the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The room blocks will be held until November 24th or whenever the block is […]
By Amy Fernandez The advent of live streaming video has revolutionized public interest in dog shows. It’s essentially the lifeline that has brought new fans to the sport at a time when both entries and attendance are dwindling. Westminster pioneered this innovation a decade ago, receiving 150,000 hits the first year. Since there was no […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Press Release In the news recently there have been reports of three health care workers, one in Spain and two in the United States, who have been diagnosed with Ebola virus. Two of these women are also dog owners. The dog in Spain was euthanized in the interest of public health. […]
AVMA Press Release It’s normal for our dogs and cats to slow down a bit as they age. But when they begin having difficulty walking or even lowering their heads to eat, they may be exhibiting signs of arthritis, a disease that can be debilitating—but one that can also be managed. In the latest video from the […]
