The Buzz About German Shorthaired Pointers – A Look Back In Time
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.
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The Curly-Coated Retriever… A Spaniel in Sheep’s Clothing?
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. […]
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Live Stream More Than Doubled Viewership in 2013
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 […]
Judging The English Cocker Spaniel
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, […]
Tickets on Sale For Take The Lead Westminster After Party
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.
Help Send The US Junior Representative to Crufts!!
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 for AKC Canine Health Foundation Charity Cocktail Party
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!
Getting to Know The American Water Spaniel
Photos and Article Courtesy of The American Water Spaniel Club The American Water Spaniel (AWS) is a rare breed with only an estimated 3000 in existence on any given date. While the American Water Spaniel is one of the few dogs recognized as having been developed in the United States, it has never been a […]
The Functional Curly-Coated Retriever
But there are qualities that are important in a working retriever’s job that a judge can, and should, assess in the ring.
American Red Cross Introduces Pet First Aid App
The American Red Cross has introduced a Pet First Aid Application for iPhone and Android phones, which is available on iTunes and Google Play. This unique application is an informative tool for all dog owners. According to RedCross.org, some of the features of this application are as follows: – Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through […]
