Join the AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine for an informative webinar on Thursday, December 17th 2020 at 8:00 PM. Register for this webinar here. Speaker Wendy Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO will be discussing Golden Retriever Pegmentary Uveitis. Golden Retrievers develop an eye condition that practitioners should know about – Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU). This […]
Although Leon Whitney was 15 years older than Ernie Hart their lifetime friendship ultimately produced two generations of innovative contributions to the dog world.
When Whitney moved his family to Orange, Connecticut in 1930 it was all about location. Then a tiny rural farming community, Orange was conveniently close to New Haven and Yale. It offered access to cutting edge research and space for his growing kennel. In his 2007 blog, son George describes one of his father’s most ambitious projects, which commenced soon after their arrival. “With the ever-growing numbers of dogs came the expense of feeding so many.
Knock. Three. Times. On the ceiling if you want me. That notable lyric from Tony Orlando and Dawn were no truer words spoken in my dog show world. When purchasing a puppy from an AKC breeder, one must register the dog. Breeders usually have a theme to follow for the litter registration. The breeders also identify the litter as a limited or full registration.
New York, NY-The American Kennel Club™ (AKC), the largest purebred registry in the world and leading advocate for dogs, lauds the U.S. Department of Transportation on yesterday’s release of a final rule on travel by air with service dogs. “We are very pleased by the DOT’s strong statement that recognizes the value of properly trained […]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the respected breeder and judge pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie […]
The liver is a complex organ necessary for survival. Providing over 500 vital functions, which can best be envisioned as a series of organic filters. Blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver where toxins are removed, glucose is converted to glycogen for storage, and amino acids are regulated. The liver also stores iron and other minerals, removes bacteria from the bloodstream, makes immune factors and converts ammonia to urea.
The official AKC statistics are currently undergoing processing. This processing time has been atypical and we understand any frustration you may have.
It is hard to believe that this is the Monday before I leave for Orlando! While the show will be different this year–as we all have health and safety as our top priority–this week in Orlando is a clear sign that our sport is alive and well! I am sure it is going to be a […]
Thank you all for your words of love and support for my dad, Roger.
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered!
