by Merry Buckley When canine parvovirus first emerged in 1978, it caused a global pandemic in which hundreds of thousands of dogs are thought to have died. Since then, the virus has occasionally shown up in wild animals, but these were considered a result of small-scale spillovers from dog populations. A new study by Andrew […]
by HumaneWatch The 2013 tax return of the deceptively named Humane Society of the United States, which was just filed this week, tells a familiar story: While dogs and cats fill up HSUS’s ads, the organization gives little money to pet shelters while wasting a pretty penny. Only about 1%—one penny on the dollar—of HSUS’s $120 […]
Question:
What Do Some Kennel Clubs and the United States Government Have In Common?
Answer:
Neither of them knows how to work together for the benefit of their constituents.
The American Kennel Club is still seeking insightful personal comments and suggestions regarding the newly proposed Judges Approval Process. The proposed Judges Approval Process can be reviewed here. Responses, including comments, suggestions, questions, and overall agreement or disagreement, are requested no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Responses can be emailed to judgingapproval@akc.org.
The Chihuahua is the smallest AKC breed, not to exceed six pounds. It is twenty-second most popular, based on the last year’s registration statistics, the fifth most popular toy breed. It has two coats types, smooth and long, and the dogs are shown as separate varieties based on coat. The Chihuahua is certainly one of the best-known breeds, the star of film and commercials.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation will hold the fourth annual Canines & Cocktails fundraising event on Thursday, December 11, 2014. The Canines & Cocktails event is at the Rosen Centre Hotel – Ballroom D from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. The cocktail reception will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, award celebration and raffle and door […]
Mississippi Dachshund Club Sunday, September 14, 2014 Judge: Mrs. Anne Gallant Best of Breed/Best of Variety Wirehaired Dachshund: Ch. Raydachs Catching Fire V Gleishorbach SW Owner: Shirley Ray, M & J Sakoda Best of Opposite Sex/Best of Variety Longhaired Dachshund: Ch. Walmar-Solo’s OMG SL JE Owner: K Vidrine, P Carter & W & M Jones […]
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of The Rockies Friday, September 5, 2014 Greeley, CO Judge: Ms. Deborah Wilkins Best in Specialty: GCh Vinn October It Had 2VV You Handler: Jean Gauchat-Hargis Owner: E Buonpane Breeder: Sharon Smith
The following dogs won their respective groups on Friday night of the 2014 World Dog Show in Helsinki Finland. Congratulations to their breeders, owners, and handlers. Check back throughout the weekend for more group and Best in Show results. FCI Group 2: Affenpinscher, Tricky Ricky from Yarrow-Hi Tech Owners: Jongkie Budiman & Mieke Cooijmans, Indonesia […]
Last week OptiGen announced that they are now offering Inherited Cataract tests for Staffrodshire bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, and Australian Shepherds. One mutation, HSF4-1, is found in Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, and French Bulldogs. It is the mutation for juvenile cataracts. The cataracts are usually symmetrical in both eyes. Another mutation, HSF4-2, […]
