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It’s the year of the Old English Speepdog! Westminster Kennel Club Reserve Best in Show winning and now World Dog Show Best In Show the Old English Sheepdog breed is having a good year, although the dogs were two different dogs this has to be an exceptional salute to the breed!

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Today I have to share my personal experience with taking in the European “flair” of the dog show but also my adjustments to a new environment. Lets just say I want everyone to take note that American hair dryers do not go well with European electricity! Before you all ask, yes I did have the correct adaptor which converts the Europe 220v to an American 110v electric. My lesson was obvious as I started the morning to blow dry my hair and boom, the electric blew!

Hi everyone! For those who don’t know me, I am Chunky Monkey Myers. I hope you will enjoy following me on my adventures while I travel around the country. However, today the weather in Jackson, Tennessee really slowed me down. I am even contemplating swim lessons when returning home! When I finally made it to […]

Hello from Budapest Hungary home of the 2013 World Dog Show. We started this morning with a welcoming opening ceremony featuring traditional Hungarian dancers, opera singers and the presentation of the FCI flag. The kennel club is pleased to welcome international guest and exhibitors.

My world away from dog showing is a complex one. Most frequently I navigate as “production staff” or “talent” for large-scale events for various companies and lately these types of jobs have kept me quite busy.

Following consultation with the Beagle breed health coordinator, on behalf of the breed clubs, the Kennel Club has recently approved a new official DNA testing scheme for neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (NCCD) in this breed. This test is offered in the UK by the Animal Health Trust (www.aht.org.uk) and further details can be obtained directly […]

Since 1995 CHF has funded nearly $9 million in canine cancer research. This research has provided breakthroughs in treatment options and diagnosis, and has helped scientists study cancer at the cellular level — allowing veterinarians to diagnose cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. CHF-funded research has a broad impact, extending beyond dogs to having application to human cancer diagnosis and treatment.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of beloved AKC Judge Ms. Sandra Goose Allen, of St. Petersburg, Florida, who passed away during the early hours of May 9, 2013 at a local hospital. Sandra was an incredibly popular judge of all Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds. She was elected […]