The Battle Over NYC’s Carriage Horses
At first glance, Manhattan’s carriage horses seem irrelevant to the dog world. However, we should take note of the brewing battle between New York’s new mayor and the age-old trade he has vowed to dismantle.
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Penn Vet Adds Residency in Reproductive Medicine with Gift from the AKC and Theriogenology Foundation
[March 26, 2014; Philadelphia, PA] – The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is pleased to announce the addition of a new residency program in reproductive medicine for companion animals, thanks to a generous gift from the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Theriogenology Foundation. Penn Vet is one of only three […]
Remembering Bob Bartos
It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of dog show icon, Bob Bartos, on March 25, 2014. Bartos was 100 years old.
UF Researchers Say Gold-Based Drug Shows Promise for Fighting Bone Cancer in People and Pets
A gold-based drug currently used in human and veterinary medicine to manage certain immune diseases may prove useful in combating osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer that affects both dogs and people, University of Florida veterinary researchers report.
Perspective of a Junior Handler
I started showing dogs when I was only eight years old. My first dog was my grandparents’ Pembroke Welsh Corgi, which I showed in the conformation ring. I was committed to the Animal Inn Training Center; I would attend class every Tuesday night. That is where I learned all the skills that formed me into the handler I am today. In addition to lessons in handling,
AKC National Agility Championship Live Stream & Results Information
The AKC National Agility Championship will be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this week, Thursday, March 27th through Sunday, March 30th. AKC is thrilled to announce that free live streaming will be available this year so many can enjoy the event from the comfort of their own home. The live streaming is provided by 4 Legged […]
Podcast Interview with Terry Stacy “Ringside With Pilar”
“Ringside With Pilar” Interview with Terry Stacy Click the following screen to begin:
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces CEO Retirement
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announced that in July 2014, Terry Warren will step down as Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of the Foundation. Upon her retirement, Dr. Warren will have served the Foundation with tireless dedication for more than six years. Under her leadership CHF has grown tremendously – now boasting a portfolio […]
Lad The Collie Arrives at UC Davis
A 9-month-old collie, its lower jaw mostly destroyed by a gunshot, arrived Monday at UC Davis’ William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, delivered by a Kentucky-based animal welfare organization. After an initial examination, the tan-and-white Lad appeared to be in good general health, veterinarians said, and they expressed hope that they could help improve […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces 2014 Clinician-Scientist Fellows
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce the 2014 class of Clinician-Scientist Fellows. Five promising veterinary residents were selected by their colleges of veterinary medicine and will receive support from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) for their training and research efforts. Established in 2013, the AKC Canine Health Foundation Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program […]
