By Joan Harrigan Betty Regina Leininger of Frisco, Texas is the kind of judge who finds excitement and glamour at every dog show. Whether dressed in an evening gown and judging a group at Westminster or enduring the heat without a hat at an outdoor show, Leininger says, “there are always wonderful dogs!” Over the […]
By Amy Fernandez Moving is never fun. When all the dredging and hauling is finished, it takes time to get situated into a new space. It’s fair to say that Westminster is still settling into its spacious new site at Piers 92/94 at 55th Street and the West Side Highway. Organizational efficiency has been the club’s […]
Almost 22,000 dogs will be heading to the NEC in Birmingham from 6th-9th March, to compete in some of the world’s most prestigious canine competitions at Crufts 2014. Kennel Club entry figures show that 21,614 dogs will be taking part in breed judging, Gamekeepers’ classes and the Obedience and Agility championships, an increase of nearly five […]
A good German short-haired pointer which knows its job is not simply part of the equipment, it is the most important member of the team.
By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly […]
by Amy Fernandez Sightseeing Down at the ferry slip, you can stroll around the South Street Seaport’s cobblestone street pedestrian mall. It’s still recovering from Sandy, but it’s definitely a dog hangout with plenty to do. For info visit: southstreetseaport.com You’ll probably be ravenous by then, but that doesn’t mean banishing your dogs to the […]
By Sarah Shull, DVM Photos courtesy of The Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America Just like a kid at Chuck E Cheese’s, if you asked our Curly-Coated Retrievers where they wanted to spend their birthdays, they would answer in a field in South Dakota hunting for pheasants. The breed has a deep rooted passion for upland hunting. […]
New York, NY (January 30, 2014) — The enhanced event schedule and expanded online coverage of the 13thAKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) resulted in greater exposure for the international event than ever, including 3 million views of the live stream – more than double the number of views from 2012 — and attendance of more than 34,000 dog […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 30, 2014) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce additional funding for continuing research on the health implications of early spay and neuter in dogs. The funding was awarded to Dr. Benjamin L. Hart of the University of California, Davis to expand his earlier work and consider breed differences […]
by Amy Fernandez Emergency Dog Wash Options Jogging around NYC streets can leave your dogs pretty grimy. If sidewalks are icy, always check their paws for salt and injuries. Hotels generally discourage grooming and bathing dogs in rooms, which presents problems if they need a thorough cleanup before the shows. The Penn provides bathing and […]
