By Amy Fernandez Flying into NYC NYC airports rank among the nation’s busiest. The experience can frazzle the most stoic traveler. If you’ve got dogs, tack, etc. in cargo, they are usually ready for pickup at the oversize luggage door before baggage comes down the carousel. If needed, flag down a luggage porter, who will […]
By Amy Fernandez Its often said that Westminster is mired in outdated traditions, and therefore irrelevant to the modern dog world. The club put rest to those ideas with some recent groundbreaking announcements. Obedience was once a regular Westminster feature. Like many other beloved events, it fell victim to space limitations decades ago. But last […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has joined with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AMVF) to take part in its Partners for Healthy Pets campaign. As a new Associate Member of the committee, AKC will support the Partnership’s mission of ensuring that pets receive the preventative healthcare they deserve through regular visits to a veterinarian. “Since […]
Special offer for advanced ticket purchase to the AKC Canine Health Foundation Charity Cocktail Party: All individuals who order event tickets prior to February 1, 2014 will receive a free raffle ticket, for the chance to win the original artwork of the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club poster!
Photos and Article Courtesy of The American Water Spaniel Club The American Water Spaniel (AWS) is a rare breed with only an estimated 3000 in existence on any given date. While the American Water Spaniel is one of the few dogs recognized as having been developed in the United States, it has never been a […]
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of a new residency in veterinary reproductive medicine for companion animals, thanks to a generous gift from the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Theriogenology Foundation. The novel two-year Theriogenology Residency Program will provide specialty training in all aspects of veterinary reproductive medicine […]
– A New Year, An Evolving AKC – New York, NY – With a new year come new perspectives. Fresh resolutions allow us to look to the future, tackle our goals head on and make change a reality. It is a time to learn from the past and to embrace new starts and new ideas. […]
But there are qualities that are important in a working retriever’s job that a judge can, and should, assess in the ring.
By Pilar Kuhn Over the last decade, microchipping animals has turned into an every-day “no brainer” for most breeders. Before sending puppies home, most have a microchip inserted between the shoulder blades for better identification purposes, for record keeping and “lost and found” capabilities. The AKC encourages microchipping via registration forms and their AKC Reunite […]
The American Red Cross has introduced a Pet First Aid Application for iPhone and Android phones, which is available on iTunes and Google Play. This unique application is an informative tool for all dog owners. According to RedCross.org, some of the features of this application are as follows: – Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through […]
