Iconic dog and horsewoman, Carol Harris, passed away yesterday, August 7, 2021 at 98 years old. Carol Harris established Bo-Bett Farm in Reddick, Florida. Hundreds of world class, champion Whippets, Italian Greyhounds, and Quarter Horses were bred by Carol under the Bo-Bett prefix. Carol was the owner of one of the most celebrated quarter horses [...]
Today, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced a measure to require that all dogs imported into the U.S. meet minimum health standards as demonstrated in a health certificate issued by a recognized veterinary authority in the country of origin. The Senate Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2021 joins companion measure HR 4239 [...]
Embark Veterinary, Inc. – a canine genetics startup company that graduated from Cornell’s McGovern Center business incubator in late 2017 – announced $75 million in venture funding on July 26. Founded in 2015 by Adam Boyko, associate professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, and his brother Ryan Boyko, Embark’s CEO, the company will use [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Clifford W. Steele and Jeffrey Wright have been hired as Executive Field Representatives in Conformation, with Mr. Steele covering the New England area, and Mr. Wright covering the Midwest. Both started their positions in July 2021. “Both Clifford and Jeffrey have been handling dogs for [...]
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, [...]
In recognition of their tenth anniversary, the Australian Terrier Trust will match donations in support of CHF-funded endocrinology research up to $10,000. Created by the Australian Terrier Club of America, the Australian Terrier Trust promotes the welfare of their breed through support of canine health research, education on the proper care, breeding, and health of the breed, [...]
We received the sad news that Mr. Donald C Martin of Libertyville, Illinois has passed away on Thursday, July 29th. Mr. Martin was a longtime knowledgeable AKC Judge of all Hound Breeds and a breeder of Basset Hounds under the Northwoods’ prefix. There will be a funeral service and visitation at the Marsh Funeral Home [...]
We are sad to report the passing of renowned Golden Retriever breeder and AKC Judge, Connie Gerstner Miller of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Connie Gerstner Miller bred Golden Retrievers under the Malagold Kennel prefix starting in 1964. In the early 1970s, Connie was a licensed AKC All-Breed Professional handler. Connie enjoyed great success as a professional handler and [...]
America’s Dog Show returns to New York City in January 2022 Dr. Don Sturz of Brooklyn, New York, will judge Best in Show at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan® at Madison Square Garden on January 26, 2022. The superintendent of the Valley Stream 24 School District in [...]
The 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Group Judges for Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & Herding are as follows: Hound: Mr. Eugene Blake of Tulsa, Oklahoma Toy: Mrs. Rosalind Kramer of High Point, North Carolina Non-Sporting: Ms. Evalyn Gregory, Louisville, Kentucky Herding: Mrs. Sharon Ann Redmer of Whitmore Lake, Michigan Check back each day this week for more information [...]
