The Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentuckiana Cluster on Friday, March 14th following Best in Show judging. The judges for this event are: Best in Breeder’s Stakes: Joseph Vergnetti Sporting Group: Cindy Lane Smith Hound: Kerrie Kuper Working: Marie Ann Falconer Terrier: Leonardo Garcini Toy: Brad Reese Non-Sporting: Andrea […]
by The ESAA Public Education Committee One of the oldest gundog breeds, English Setters date back to at least the 16th century where they are described in the first English book about dogs published in 1570. They are probably descended from older Land Spaniels in Britain. At that time Setters indicated where birds were located […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation “Prevent, Treat & Cure” poster was featured behind the veterinarian in several scenes of the hit CBS television show The Big Bang Theory. The posters were originally designed to be displayed in vet offices, but they are available for any space frequented by dog owners. If you are interested in […]
A good German short-haired pointer which knows its job is not simply part of the equipment, it is the most important member of the team.
By Sarah Shull, DVM Photos courtesy of The Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America Just like a kid at Chuck E Cheese’s, if you asked our Curly-Coated Retrievers where they wanted to spend their birthdays, they would answer in a field in South Dakota hunting for pheasants. The breed has a deep rooted passion for upland hunting. […]
New York, NY (January 30, 2014) — The enhanced event schedule and expanded online coverage of the 13thAKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) resulted in greater exposure for the international event than ever, including 3 million views of the live stream – more than double the number of views from 2012 — and attendance of more than 34,000 dog […]
By Bonnie Threlfall Let me start by explaining what I am looking for in my first impression of a class of English Cockers as a whole. From across the ring, I am looking for compact, one piece dogs with balanced angulation at both ends. I am already mentally eliminating the long dogs that appear shelly and narrow, […]
Take The Lead is hosting a Westminster Kennel Club after party on Monday, February 10th immediately following Group judging. The party will be held at the Club Bar & Grill at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are $125. Tickets are available here or by calling Lynette by February 8th at 800-455-3647.
Former Junior Handler and second generation breeder, Maggie Peat set about sending 3 juniors to Crufts in 2010 by spear-heading fundraising efforts. In less than a month, Maggie oversaw donations of $5,000. The funds have since been depleted after helping several juniors and Peat is looking to help continue to raise funds for the future […]
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!
