The awards are presented in each of the following five categories: Exemplary Companion Dog, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Service and Therapy. This year’s winners include a Newtown therapy dog and an active amputee that helps wounded warriors overcome their own injuries.
The clubs involved in the 2014 Adirondack Circuit are pleased to announce that the show will remain in Ballston Spa, New York.
The American Kennel Club just released the list of Specialties to be held on Friday, December 13, 2013, the day before the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Please check the AKC Event Calendar for information on show secretary, closing date, judges and entry fees. This list is subject to final approvals and additions and/or changes. ++ application […]
On Friday, February 7, 2014, we’ll kick up our heels at the AKC HUMANE FUND THEATER BENEFIT where we’ll enjoy a performance of KINKY BOOTS on Broadway, followed by dinner on the town. Broadway’s new high-heeled hit is the winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, and Grammy® winner Cyndi Lauper has made history […]
The American Beagle Relief Network was formed to replace the BRFOA (Beagle Rescue Foundation Of American) which has raised funds to support beagle rescue for the past 18 years. The new organization will function in much the same manner, raising funds from the community of dog show hobbyist breeders of beagles to distribute to other […]
The German Shepherd Dog Club of America and the GSDCA-Working Dog Association are offering an event wide raffle for a high quality dog crate, donated by W-T Metall, USA. Tickets are five dollars each and can be purchased here or at the 2013 WUSV World Championship, running October 16th through October 20th. The winner of the […]
We would like to wish our friend and contributor, Peter Baynes, a very special happy birthday. Mr. Baynes is a noted judge of Best in Show, all Working breeds, and several Sporting breeds. He will be celebrating his birthday on August 5th.
Dandies are an exceedingly rare breed. If not for the efforts of a handful of very dedicated breeders in North America, Dandies could easily become extinct in the New World and their survival worldwide is really an issue.
At a large cluster, it seemed that poor sportsmanship was rampant in many rings. One judge apparently felt the need to congratulate those on their wins as well as thank exhibitors of their sportsmanship when appropriate. That wasn’t received well by those who did not get thanked.
The Norfolk Terrier, one of the smaller working terrier breeds is now almost 80 years old. And what a history this breed has had!
