Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC Judge that is pictured going Best in Show with a Pointer at the Jefferson City Kennel Club. Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Paula Nykiel. Thanks to all who participated! Do […]
You might have noticed that some kennel clubs are using new methods to get the word out about their upcoming events.
United PetSafe program review continues, expected to resume operations this summer United Airlines today announced it will be working with American Humane, the country’s first national humane animal organization, to improve the well-being of all pets that travel on United. American Humane has been working to improve the safety, welfare and well-being of the world’s […]
Today, Monday, May 1st, is National Purebred Dog Day! It is a day to celebrate the heritage, diversity, and predictability of the purebred dog. National Purebred Dog Day honors that each breed is a living legacy of the culture that created it for a reason. National Purebred Dog Day values all dogs, but especially purebreds […]
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs, is proud to present the top 10 CKC-registered dogs for 2017. This year, we are excited to share that a new breed has made its way into the CKC top 10. After a steady climb, the Australian Shepherd makes its exciting debut at the number nine […]
A common type of dog in 15th-century Europe was the so-called bird dog, a small gun dog of spaniel type, used for hunting (netting) birds. The bird dog pointed the game, then pressed itself to the ground so the hunters could throw their nets over dog and birds. The gun was not yet in general use for hunting, so ingenuity played a role. The bird dog was also used in falconry. After the dog jumped the game, the released falcon would catch the bird in flight.
German Wirehaired Pointers were developed in Germany in the late 1800s. It is a rugged, versatile hunting dog that can work in different terrains. This medium sized breed is known for his distinctive protective wire coat with facial furnishings.
Throughout most of history purebred dog development was comparable to a cottage industry. The specialized skills and cumulative knowledge gleaned from centuries of practical experience became valued like trade secrets and handed down through generations of families that derived a living perpetuating and refining various breeds and strains.
Westminster provides its share of bizarro upset wins, but somehow they always seem way more shocking when they come out of the Sporting group. In a way, it makes sense considering that for many years Sporting was the ONLY group.
A breeder is not counting the sleepless nights before and after arrivals of puppies, nor does he or she mind the sacrifices and missed social calls, or favorite TV shows. A breeder’s heart measures one thing… the first looks when those eyes open, the first responses to his/her voice, the first wagging of tails to his scent and the first kiss, framed with eyes so adoring, that love and trust spill over abundantly, from both breeder and pup.
