Berner Sennehund – The Bernese Mountain Dog

The most likely theory about the origin of the Sennenhunde (mountain dogs) in Switzerland is that they descended from dogs that traveled from the ancient Far East via Epirus and Greece to Italy.

The most likely theory about the origin of the Sennenhunde (mountain dogs) in Switzerland is that they descended from dogs that traveled from the ancient Far East via Epirus and Greece to Italy.

Who doesn’t love Dachshunds? Photographers from major and murky media outlets vied three deep for that sweet spot.

Monday, February 11, 2019 8am-5:00pm EST streaming LIVE on Fox Sports GO and on WKC website. Breed Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds) Junior Handler Preliminaries 4th Annual Masters Obedience Championship 10am EST Videos On Demand coverage starts becoming available on westminsterkennelclub.org Breed Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds) Junior Handler Preliminaries 1pm-4pm EST […]

They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. Perpetuated in stone or bronze, looking over water, streets, parks or squares, dog statues can be found all over the world.

Europe’s most important show (after the World Dog Show, which is often held in Europe, but not every year) the Europe Dog Show, has large entries–in lighter years 7-8,000, and 12-14,000 dogs in stronger years. Much depends on the time of year, judges, host city, etc. This year’s show was held at a good time, more or less in central Europe, had a good judge list, and drew more than 15,000 dogs.

Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC judge that is pictured handling a Rough Collie? Can you name the other two ladies in the photo? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Mr. Tom Coen handling a collie, judge […]

This year, many fanciers came together to raise funds for the NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance) with a Gala and auction on Saturday night.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Lee Anthony Reasin of Mesa, Arizona today, January 22, 2019 at 98 years old. Dr. Reasin was a past American Kennel Club Judge of all breeds and was highly popular among exhibitors. He began his judging career in 1945 and adjudicated at most […]

2019 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international […]

MCKCSC is Holding TWO Specialties in One Location During the Westminster Weekend! ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW – January 23, 2019 This year the MCKCSC Specialty show in New York on Sunday February 10, 2019 we will be holding two shows. The first will be part of the Progressive Dog Club. The second Specialty will be held […]