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The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to better health for all dogs, is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristin Bloink and Ms. Karolynne McAteer were elected to serve on the Board of Directors at the CHF board meeting on March 11, 2018.
April 12th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Show Name: Douglasville Kennel Club Of Georgia Location: Perry, GA Show Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Total Entry: 1598 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Sharol Candace Way Show Photographer(s): Don Meyer • Email: BillMeyerPhoto@gmail.com Dog Reg: GCHP2 Majestic Elite Clever Endeavor PT [Dog] Breed: Border Collie Handler: Jamie Clute Owner: R Johnson, J Baylis & […]
April 11th, 2018 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »

Erie Canal Schipperke Club Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Matamoras, PA Judge Mrs. Joan Goldstein Best of Breed: GCHP Rivendel’s Barefoot Bandit Handler: Christa Cook Owner: Sandra Middlebrooks, Gina Freer & Amy Halterman Breeder: Amy & Laura Halterman
April 11th, 2018 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Move will provide greater access to key genetic findings for canine eye diseases Mars Petcare acquired OptiGen, LLC, a DNA diagnostics company specializing in canine inherited eye disorders. Included in the acquisition are exclusive licenses to a portfolio of genetic disease tests patented in the U.S., Australia and many countries in Europe, and an extensive biobank of more than […]
April 11th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »

Erie Canal Schipperke Club Monday, April 9, 2018 Matamoras, PA Judge Mr. John Constantine Best in Specialty: GCHP Rivendel’s Barefoot Bandit Handler: Christa Cook Owner: Sandra Middlebrooks, Gina Freer & Amy Halterman Breeder: Amy & Halterman
April 10th, 2018 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

Boston Terrier Club of Maryland Sunday, April 8, 2018 Westminster, MD Best in Specialty: GCHP Loredo’s Purple Rain Handler: Margaret Noble Breeder/Owner: Loretta Dolan
April 10th, 2018 | Posted in Specialty & Group Show Results | Read More »

NOHS Best in Show: GCH Gwynllyn On Point Black Bart [Dog] Breed: English Cocker Spaniel Handler: Samantha Keeler Owner: Samantha Keeler & Carol Collins & Dennis Collins Breeder: Mary Ann Dean & Carol Collins & Dennis Collins
April 10th, 2018 | Posted in NOHS BIS All Breed Show Results | Read More »

It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Francine Schwartz of Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a longtime respected and knowledgeable judge of all Hound, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds. Mrs. Schwartz was a breeder and exhibitor of harlequin Great Danes. She was a past president of […]
April 9th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Dogs, like their human companions, can be susceptible to skin cancer, and the Oncology Service at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could use the help of man’s best friend in launching a clinical trial to test a new melanoma treatment drug. “This study is designed to test a new drug that may be useful […]
April 9th, 2018 | Posted in Health & Training | Read More »

British and Irish native dog breeds, including some very rare ones, will be among the 10,000 plus dogs which will descend on Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford from 10th – 13th May for the popular Birmingham National Championship Dog Show. The show will see more than 200 breeds and their owners from all over the UK and […]
April 9th, 2018 | Posted in World News | Read More »