The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for progressive rod-cone degeneration-Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, following consultation with the Breed Health Coordinator on behalf of the breed club. This test is offered by OptiGen in the USA (www.optigen.com) or via Laboklin, a partner laboratory in the UK (www.laboklin.co.uk) and […]
Research that could help reduce the incidence of Syringomyelia (SM) in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and other toy breeds, and inform responsible breeding practices, has been published in the Kennel Club and BioMed Central’s Canine Genetics and Epidemiology journal. The research, funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, looks at the incidence of SM […]
Youth is the future. Although it is a hackneyed statement, it is not far from the truth. In years to come, today’s youth will become the leaders of our world, leaders who will continue and improve the legacy of today’s institutions and will carry them into a new and bright future. From generation to generation, […]
The Best In Show dog of the World Dog Show 2014 has been selected. The winner of the World Dog Show was Affenpinscher Tricky Ricky From Yarrow-Hi Tech, owned by Jongkie Budiman and Mieke Cooijmans from Indonesia. Maltese CineCitta Sacha Baron Colen, owned by Franco Prosperi from Italy was second, Wire-haired Fox Terrier Kingarthur Van […]
The following dogs won their respective groups on Saturday 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 3: Wire Fox Terrier, Kinarthur Van Foliny Home Owners: Rony de Munter, Victor Malzoni […]
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 […]
World Dog Show 2014 – Helsinki, Finland: – Over 21,200 dogs – On Friday 6,557 dogs, Saturday 8,151 dogs, Sunday 6,532 dogs – 360 different breeds, entries from 60 countries – 1,620 breeder’s groups – 124 judges from 35 countries Junior Handler Competition – 353 competitors from 28 countries Obedience – 100 competitors from 20 […]
This upcoming weekend, the Finnish Kennel Club will host the most-anticipated event of the international dog show calendar, the FCI World Dog Show 2014. If you are unable to get to the event in person, you should use the Internet to keep track of what’s happening. A live broadcast of the event will be produced […]
The following judge change has been announced for the 2014 World Dog Show in Helsinki, Finland. Judge Barbara Müller (Switzerland) will be replaced by Rainer Vuorinen (Finland) on Friday, Paolo Dondina (Italy) on Saturday, and Marja Talvitie (Finland) on Sunday. Judge Barbara Müller’s assignment included Bouvier des Ardennes, Bouvier des Flandres, Austrian Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks (males […]
Check out the 2014 World Dog Show judging schedules here. The venue will open at 7:00 am each day and judging will begin at 9:00 am or 10:00 am in each ring.
