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We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the respected AKC judge that is pictured? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Bob Stein. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to […]
April 18th, 2019 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 16th celebrated the opening of Ryan Hospital’s Richard Lichter Emergency Room at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet). The project was generously funded by Richard Lichter, a member of Penn Vet’s Board of Overseers, and co-chair of The Power of Penn Vet Campaign. His gift was made in memory […]
April 18th, 2019 | Posted in Health & Training | Read More »

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, has awarded 28 new canine health research grants in 12 different research program areas since the start of 2019. More than one third of the recently funded grants have One Health significance, indicating that findings may […]
April 18th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Tune in on Easter Sunday – April 21st at 2:00 PM EST on FSI to watched the documentary, Crowned – Inside the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Do you know what it takes to chase the dream of going Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show? Look behind the purple and […]
April 17th, 2019 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

To celebrate the third annual “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina,” Purina is inviting pet lovers across the country to showcase their dog’s star-studded personalities through the #EveryDogIsAStar social media campaign for a chance to see their pup featured on NBC or NBCSports.com this Easter Sunday. From award-winning cuddles to fantastic tricks, Purina wants to […]
April 16th, 2019 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that twenty – three exceptional students from 14 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) Junior Scholarship for 2019 . The scholarships are offered to high school and college […]
April 15th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

California Sierra Keeshond Club Sunday, April 14, 2019 Sacramento, CA Judge Diane Fenton Judge Mr. Michael Canalizo Best in Specialty: GCHS Skyline Summerwind Order in The Court Handler: Jean Gauchat-Hargis Owner: Jean Hargis, Joshua Hargis & Susan & Kristen Cullen Breeder: Kristen Cullen DVM & Susan Cullen
April 15th, 2019 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Great Dane Club of The Mid-South Sunday, April 14, 2019 Perry, GA Judge Mrs. Gina Jaeblon Best in Specialty: GCH Diriso Daytona 500 Handler: Hernan Pacheco Breeder/Owner: Mara & Jose Diaz
April 15th, 2019 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Boston-based Embark Veterinary Inc., the world leader in dog genetics, announced today that it raised $10 million in Series A funding, a milestone that enables the young biotech company to build on its early consumer success and expand its research in canine health and genetic disease. Dog DNA has inherently fewer privacy concerns and dogs’ faster generation […]
April 15th, 2019 | Posted in Health & Training | Read More »

Georgia Boxer Club Sunday, April 14, 2019 Perry, GA Judge Patricia Mullen Best in Specialty: GCHP Cinnibons Bedrock Bombshell Handler: Michael Shepherd Owner: K & C Robbins, B Wagaman & D Caywood Breeder: Bonnie Wagaman & Nicole Manna
April 15th, 2019 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »