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The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor K9 Max of the Lubbock Police with the 2019 AKC Paw of CourageSMaward. This award shows appreciation for working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, specifically recognizing those who are […]
October 16th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Keegan McFadden was a hero to so many. Bill and Taffe McFadden have lost a son, Taylor and Conor have lost a brother, Asher Seidlitz lost his KeKe, and we have all lost a good friend.
October 16th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, is awarding more than $1 million in grants for 16 canine and feline research projects. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the health and quality of life of cats and dogs suffering from deadly and debilitating diseases and issues, such as canine cancer, spinal injury […]
October 15th, 2019 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

On January 1, 2020, New Hampshire dog owners facing false accusations of animal cruelty will benefit from new legal protections. These changes will help ensure swift adjudication of complaints involving animals and ensure animal owners are not wrongfully deprived of their rights. As filed in the 2018 session by Senator Jeb Bradley, the original proposal […]
October 15th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »

Chihuahua Club of America National Specialty Sunday, October 13, 2019 Judge Mr. Steve Hayden Best in Specialty GCH Ardently All Started Groovin’ Owner/Handler: Lori Anne Kruger Breeder: Lori Anne Kruger & Lynn Hurd
October 15th, 2019 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Show Name: Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club NOHS Results Location: Sonora, CA Show Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 Show Photographer(s): Victoria & Warren Cook • Website: mydogphoto.com NOHS Judge: Ms. Sharol Candace Way NOHS Dog Reg: GCHB ADells Game On CGC TKN [Dog] NOHS Breed: Bullmastiff NOHS Handler: Christine Boyd NOHS Owner: C Boyd & J Hofer Breeder: […]
October 14th, 2019 | Posted in NOHS BIS All Breed Show Results | Read More »

We received the sad news that Gretchen Schultz of Bethel Island, California passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 following a long and brave battle with cancer. Gretchen was an AKC Judge of thirteen Sporting breeds and Junior Showmanship. As a second generation dog fancier, Gretchen was deeply entrenched in the sport of purebred dogs […]
October 14th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Given the dazzling array of dog breeds, from dachshunds to mastiffs, from poodles to bloodhounds, it’s easy to forget that most of that diversity arose only in the last few centuries or so, thanks to human tinkering. People have bred dogs for their looks, but the lion’s share of breeding efforts have taken aim at […]
October 14th, 2019 | Posted in The Buzz | Read More »

German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America Regional Specialty Sunday, October 13, 2019 Boise, ID Judge Mrs. Judy Webb Best in Specialty: GCH Reece Ripsnorter Return of the King Handler: Beverly Wright-Osment Owner: Steven Herman & Laura Lucin Breeder: Angela Johnson, Marguerite Howard & Lisa George Best of Winners/Winners Dog: RNR Lookouts Revolutionary Best […]
October 14th, 2019 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Show Name: Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club Location: Watseka, IL Show Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy Show Photographer(s): Robert Skibinski • Email: skibinski2@aol.com Dog Reg: GCHS Sammantic Speed Of Life [Bitch] Breed: Samoyed Handler: Danielle Goodland Owner: B Bruns, W Stamp Breeder: Barbara Bruns & Wolfgang Stamp Reserve […]
October 13th, 2019 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »