342 – May, 2013 by Pat Hastings We feel it is time for all of us to do what we can to ensure the future of our sport. To raise a vibrant generation of enthusiastic participants in our sport, we must first expose children to the sport of purebred dogs in positive ways. Generally speaking, […]
130 – May, 2013 By Bob G. Smith This is the first of two parts of a story of bravery and valor and the relationship established between a young Marine and his Canine partner during the Iraq war. The first part of this series contains graphic descriptions of the war in the Battle of Fallujah, […]
Hope everyone has a great weekend with family and friends. Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mothers. You deserve it!
The negative response from the fancy to the NBC Today Show attack piece regarding AKC’s inspection of breeders has been deafening. Very rarely does one event bring those within our industry together to form a unified response. This report had that effect. There have been some within the sport calling for […]
The Kennel Club has welcomed the commitment to improve dangerous dog law in the coming year’s legislative timetable, announced during the Queen’s Speech today. The Kennel Club supports the general principles cited of encouraging responsible dog ownership and strengthening the law for tackling dogs that are dangerously out of control, and hopes to see improved […]
by Pilar Kuhn Modern technology has allowed many of us to keep certain stud dogs available for breeding long after the dogs have lived their lives with the ability to freeze and thaw semen. Whether the facility stores collections as straws or pellets, one thing is consistent – the inconsistency with clinic policies on ownership, […]
Westminster has done their best to make the place look like home. The club’s colors and logo define the territory the moment you arrive at the Piers. Even so, long time Westminster exhibitors better brace themselves for a shock when they enter this big, rambling show site. Overall, you will probably come away from the […]
Lynn H. Butler Going to the Dog Show 11 January – 23 February 2013 Opening reception: Thursday, 10 January, 6 to 8 PM Book signing and special opening February 9th 1 to 5 PM Her images, reflect her deep concerns for the protection of the landscapes and animals that are her artistic canvases. Dogs and their […]
– A Commitment to Serving Our Customers – New York, NY – Shortly after the end of World War II, a family purchased a dog and registered it with the American Kennel Club in their daughter’s name. That registration decision was certainly a nice way of saying to their daughter, “This dog is yours […]
