We received the sad news that Darrell Hayes passed away last week following a heart attack. Mr Hayes was closely associated with the sport of purebred dogs. His duties during his years at the American Kennel Club included being the Vice President of Dog Show Judges and an Executive Field Representative. In 1996, he began […]
Letter from the Westminster Show Chairman As our 2020 show draws closer, I want to update you on some important show highlights in advance of our Premium List, to be released to the public on October 14, 2019. With the consolidation of our venue into Pier 94 only, please note these changes for 2010: • […]
Have you ever tried to guess what someone is thinking? Psychology, positive psychology and psychiatry are all in the business of studying what people are thinking, and scientists are in the business of studying how our brains work when we’re thinking. As an author and speaker who works mainly with veterinarians and their staff to improve communication and create a sense of wellbeing in their hospitals, I’ve spent years studying both aspects of the thought process, and the most important thing I’ve learned is…
The Board of the Norwegian Kennel Club decided on Friday, September 27th to reverse the previous decisions on cancellation of shows, trials and activities with immediate effect. Norwegian national teams may again attend FCI Championships. The Board’s former recommendation to our members about not attending official activities with dogs abroad, is also reversed.
It’s tragic that a disease as preventable as rabies continues to do so much damage around the world. Perhaps the oldest recognized infectious disease, and quite possibly the first known disease transmissible from animals to people, rabies in humans can be eliminated but still kills around 59,000 people each year worldwide. That’s why veterinarians and […]
New Dog Breed, The Azawakh, Will Make Its Competition Debut When The 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Returns To The World’s Most Famous Arena TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 at 10:00 AM The Madison Square Garden Company and the Westminster Kennel Club have announced that the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will […]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the popular and respected AKC Judge that is pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Ms. Sharol Candace Way. Thank you for sharing this […]
Table Talk 092519 This week the American Kennel Club announced this year’s nominees for their Breeder of the Year award to be presented at the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando on December 14th. The nominees are as follows: • Sporting – Lisa Weiss, Lobuff Labrador Retrievers • Hound – Andy […]
Back in the early days of television, before pay-per-view, one of the more popular programs was the Gillette Cavalcade of Sports also known as the Friday Night Fights. For many of the title fights, Arthur Mercante was the third man in the ring as the referee and, in those days, the referee always wore a black bow tie. On way too many occasions, it seemed like I should have been wearing that same black bow tie because for some strange reason, throughout my life as a hunter, dog owner and dog trainer, I’ve been nearby when two dogs have decided to try tearing each other limb from limb. Males and females alike are all too frequently more than willing to settle disputes whether it be over territory, food, toys or, in the case of sporting breeds, birds, with a frenzy of teeth.
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certification Program with a “Safety in the Salon Recertification Course.”The course was soft – launched at Groom Expo, hosted by Barkleigh Productions, Sept . 1 2 – 15 th in Hershey, PA. “The launch of the Safety in […]
