The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 5, 2018 in Savannah, GA. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen, (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows), and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan represented the [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the very respected AKC judge pictured showing as a child? Guess who? The correct answer is Ms. Patty Keenan! Thank you for all your participation! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie at [...]
Congratulations to #TeamGSMD and The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America for winning the Royal Canin #TeamDog photo contest. #TeamGSMD submitted the most photos of all breeds to win the huge grand prize. The winner of this photo contest was announced last night on Animal Planet’s broadcast of the 2018 AKC National Championship. The [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) has gained full AKC recognition. This new addition to the AKC registry became eligible to compete in its group on January 1, 2019. “We’re excited to have the Azawakh join the AKC family,” [...]
Are you making a New Year’s resolution for 2019? While many people set goals to get healthy in the new year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Pet Food Institute (PFI) encourage pet owners to proactively review their pet’s health in 2019, as well. “Just as you should consult your physician before embarking on [...]
Today’s signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts made by Purina and others to reshape the way domestic violence victims and their pets are cared for in the United States. The newly enacted PAWS Act, included in the bill, received bi-partisan Congressional support and will [...]
by Heather Andelin Dear Past And Future Puppy Owners, I loved them first. I thought of you years before you even realized. I planned for and cared about your baby long before you started thinking of adding to your family. I worried about your future with that puppy before you knew there would be one. [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC Herding Group Judge that is pictured showing in 1980? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Janina Laurin. Thank you to all who participated! Do you have a fun photo [...]
There were a few concerns raised by exhibitors in Orlando regarding elderly judges who were having difficulty performing their duties in the ring.
2018 was a long, tiring year for some….Thank you to Ryan Wolfe for sharing these fun photos!
