The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the Pumi has received full recognition, joining the AKC family as the 190th breed. “We’re thrilled to have the Pumi receive full AKC recognition,” said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. “This lively, adorable dog makes a wonderful companion for a family willing to […]
On Monday, June 20, 2016, Manatee Kennel Club presented a check for $13,500.00 to Manatee County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of a K-9 from Europe. The sixteen month old Dutch Shepherd named Niko is in training for Apprehension & Narcotics with Deputy Scott Buird. Niko is learning very fast and is expected to join […]
There will be a Bred-By Challenge Competition in memory of Lorraine Meyer at the Blackhawk Kennel Club and Kishwaukee Kennel Club dog shows on July 14th-July 17th. Exhibitors must be the breeder and owner of record to compete in the competition. The competition is open to champions and non champions. To enter the event, simply […]
Purina® Pro Plan® BRIGHT MIND™ partners with Dr. Brian Hare to examine the world of canine cognition with top experts
In honor of the annual Woofstock Cluster this weekend in Vallejo, California, below are a few of our favorite Woofstock costumes from the past. Best of luck to all competing this year!
Take a chance! There will be a 50/50 raffle in support of Take The Lead at the Little Fort Kennel Club in Grayslake, Illinois, June 16 through June 19th. The 50/50 raffle will have up to $10,000 to the winner and up to $10,000 to Take The Lead. For more information or to purchase tickets, […]
Beneful® is demonstrating its passion for dog parks again this year by lending a paw to support more than a dozen communities in their effort to improve or build local dog parks. Through its Beneful Dream Dog Park Project, the Beneful team will provide a mix of financial support, hands-on volunteerism and a variety of new […]
In keeping with its fast-paced 2016 growth plan Petco, a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services, will open two new Petco stores in Virginia and re-open one newly remodeled and expanded Cincinnati store in June. Each new and remodeled store will offer pet parents and their pets’ dog training areas, adoption centers and grooming salons. […]
Tory Burch has introduced a ballet flat that is a perfect shoe for traveling women on the go. The Minnie Travel Ballet Flat is a sophisticated ballet flat designed for comfort, with a slip-resistant rubber sole and a layer of foam cushioning. It is also designed for travel, with flexible construction to make the shoe […]
NY Times Story by Ron Nixon Just after dawn on a recent May morning, Ajax, a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever, eagerly worked his way through a sparsely furnished room sniffing for explosives. On his third try, he picked up a scent behind a piece of furniture near the front of the room. “Good dog, good […]
