Before the world’s greatest show dogs and Madison Square Garden’s iconic green carpet became its hallmarks, The Westminster Kennel Club was about sporting dogs and beautiful scenic upland game bird fields. That’s still true today. Carrying on the tradition begun by its founding sportsmen in the early 1870s, Westminster is staging its sixth annual Licensed […]
With Affens appearing more and more in groups and best in shows, we can wonder how best to judges this unique and monkey like breed. Affenpinscher in german translates roughly to “monkey terrier” and that is just what they both look and act like a lot.
And sometimes a gem of a comment, post, or message comes our way that makes us realize that the visibility we provide regarding our lives with our dogs has a positive impact on those not in our dog show community.
New York, NY - Dogs are often viewed as members of the family, but it’s important to know what kind of commitment a canine companion requires. To help spread the word, AKC is proud to host AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (RDO Days) this September, with a Flagship Event in Raleigh, North Carolina, more than 600 events […]
“Fine-boned, dainty, elegant,” is the take-away phrase from a Papillon Seminar. Add the requisite “happy, alert and friendly” and you are on your way to understanding this delightful breed.
The Westminster Kennel Club will add to its incomparable legacy in the sport of dogs in 2014 when it stages The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Pier 94 in New York City. Following the Club’s first-ever Agility Trial, Westminster’s 138th Annual All Breed Dog Show will be held in the […]
204 – August, 2013 Isabell Stoffers started in dogs in the 1940s with a Doberman. She bought her first Whippet in the ‘60s and started her line of “Runners” Whippets. She was always proud to say that her Whippets competed in Conformation, Obedience, ARM Racing, Lure Coursing, Open Field Coursing, Agility, and Junior Showmanship. She […]
300 – August, 2013 (click to see full digital story) text and illustrations by Ria Hörter Courtesy Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, Uruguay The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 86 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that […]
188 – August, 2013 By Debra Lampert-Rudman “Although we may be able to extend their life span by improving their nutrition, breeding, and care, it’s almost certain that dogs will never live as long as we do. Yet, across this bittersweet divide, which separates us so finally from them, we reach out – again and […]
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On view through winter, Dog Bless You: The Photography of Mary Bloom focuses on Mary Bloom’s sensitive and dignified portraits of dogs – of all manner and breeds.
