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The Return Of Rabies
On December 23rd the dog world received an unwanted holiday gift–a rescue dog in Cook County, Illinois had tested positive for rabies. This was the first rabies-positive dog in the state of Illinois since 1994 and the first in Cook County since 1964. Those numbers align with the rest of the US where rabies long ago ceased to pose a threat to household pets.
Do You Have A Game Plan?
As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress?
Breed Priorities – Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an unusual working breed in that many of them still perform their original function. The majority of the Anatolians today, including those in the breed ring, work as flock guardians. The flocks may vary, and in at least some cases include guarding other dogs; but the Anatolians are still working at the jobs they have done for millennia. This breed may be the penultimate “dual dog.”
Penny The Doberman Pinscher Named Best In Show At The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Penny the Doberman Pinscher took home the highest title and was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with handler Andy Linton. Penny, a four-year-old female officially known as GCHP CH Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, bested a field of over 2,500 entries in conformation, with two days of Best [...]
The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Night One Results — Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & Herding Groups
The Westminster Kennel Club announced the winners of the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups during night one of the milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” HOUND GROUP The Afghan Hound of Ingleside, IL, handled by Wilmer Santiago and owned by Ramon [...]
Did You Know? – When Is The Standard Your “Bible?”…
Does anyone else get tired of hearing the plethora of “experts” claiming that one must always breed and exhibit dogs that are closest to their breed standard…because that is the “Bible” for all things to the breed!
In Their Own Words
As expected, the 2025 AKC National Championship was incredible with 5,557 dogs in regular competition, including 1,602 puppies and 1,040 BBE competitors. After 25 years, skepticism has transformed into awestruck reports of record setting entries.
Westminster’s Canine Celebration Awards 13th Annual Masters Agility and 2nd Annual Flyball Tournament Champions
Yesterday, The Westminster Kennel Club welcomed nearly 500 dogs to its Canine Celebration, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Showstopping activities included the highly anticipated return of the Flyball Tournament presented by Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements FortiFlora, where twenty teams of top-performing dogs from North America competed in the high-energy sport that combines speed, [...]
2025 AKC NOHS Invitational
It’s time for our annual NOHS recap, covering the pros and cons of not just the NOHS Finals in Orlando, but of the year as a whole. I am grateful that each year this article gets shorter, as the system and shows continue to iron out problems.
