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AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin Celebrates 25Th Year With Entry Of More Than 5,500 Dogs
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,557 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 13 and 14, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,602 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal Canin […]
Wave Of The Future?
The use of shockwave therapy in veterinary and rehab practices to help your dog heal is gaining traction. That’s a good thing.
Rarefied Heirs – Leadership, Part 1 of 2
Over the last month or so, I’ve been ruminating on Leadership. With a capital “L”. You can set a goal and achieve it. You can target a destination and arrive there. But a true leader never really arrives. They become an “expert of the journey”. And that, I’d suggest, is Leadership: It isn’t succeeding and then placing yourself above others to act as an example from on-high. It’s remaining accessible – a real-time role model – and taking others along with you on that road to success.
Road Trip! The Ins And Outs Of Dog Transport Safety
I recently had an inquiry from a potential puppy buyer. The family lives in California and I am in North Carolina.
Return Of The Max! American Kennel Club Reveals Most Popular Dog Names Of 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the most popular call names of 2025. “Choosing a pet’s name is such a fun and important part of the process when […]
Do You Feel Welcome In Your Breed Club?
When you pay your dues, do you know what they are supporting: growth or exclusion?
“A Star Is Born” – Can You Name This Current Show Dog?
Pictured above as a baby, this Clumber Spaniel is the #1 Clumber Spaniel Breed & All-Breed 2024 & 2025 as well as a Top 10 Sporting Dog in 2025! He is the winner of 5 American All-Breed Best In Show wins and Best of Breed at Morris & Essex Kennel Club. He is a third […]
Did You Know? – “Lights, Camera…Action!”
I recently participated in some press for the 25th anniversary of the smash movie “BEST IN SHOW,” which made me think of just how far-reaching the media has permeated the Dog Sport. For years, it was just the yearly national broadcast of “The Garden”…live from New York City, every February. John-Q Public retained more than a momentary notice of the pageantry of pooches, and the desire to own a purebred dog grew. But so did some distractions.
Just Released! 2025 Judging Programs for The National Dog Show
Dates Saturday, November 15, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm* | Sunday, November 16, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm *Best in Show judging (Saturday) is likely to start later than 6 p.m. Find Saturday’s Judging Program Here Find Sunday’s Judging Program Here Admission Adults (ages 12+) $20 | Children (ages 4-11) $10 | Children (ages 3 […]
