The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is celebrating one million dogs passing their AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Test. The millionth dog to pass the test was a Bernese Mountain Dog named Fiona who is owned by Nora Pavone from Brooklyn, NY. Fiona attended instructor Kate Naito’s CGC classes at Brooklyn’s Doggie Academy [...]
Dental care for dogs is important, but frequently overlooked by dog owners. One of the few outward signs of dental problems lurking just below the surface is bad breath. To combat the issue, Purina® DentaLife® launched ActivFresh™ daily oral chews, a new breakthrough technology that goes beyond simply masking breath and fighting it at the source.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the breeder and handler that is pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Lisa Miller. Thanks Lisa and to all those who participated! Don’t [...]
The U.S. Postal Service today issued Forever stamps recognizing Military Working Dogs, the four-legged heroes of the nation’s military. The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha. In the booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features a stylized geometric illustration of one of the canine breeds — German [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the toddler that is pictured in this Throwback with a whippet? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Alex Romero. Thanks Alex! Don’t forget! Do you have [...]
Purina ONE and Andy Cohen Team Up to Bring Awareness of Senior Dog Care Most dog owners are unaware that at age seven their dog is considered a senior. That fact tends to creep up on dog owners, but it is important information to know. As dogs age, their needs change, which makes it a [...]
Red Roof® is serving up sweet summer deals for all travelers this summer. From discounts to free nights and gift cards, Red Roof is providing travelers with a range of opportunities to book their SAVEcation with the best deals of the summer. Almost 100 million Americans, or 4 in 10 U.S. adults, will take a family trip in [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess who is pictured handling a Cocker Spaniel in this throwback from 1967? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Joe DePoo. He is pictured at 12 years old. Thanks Joe! Don’t [...]
Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs can put them at a higher risk for obesity and, if done when the dog is young, nontraumatic orthopedic injuries, reports a new study based on data from the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The spay/neuter study was published today in the journal PLOS ONE. “For years, we’ve been taught [...]
–Annual Event Educates Public on How to Be Effective Dog Owners– The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 17th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities and boundless [...]
