As you know, we have just had Crufts here in the UK and, as I predicted, the anti-pedigree lobby were out in force spreading their untruths and sometimes downright lies to an ever-ignorant but always very receptive media.
Warmer weather is upon us and pet owners tend to think about tick and flea control for their dogs and cats. But according to a veterinary parasitology expert at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, this should not be just a seasonal concern. “A tick problem is not just a summer problem,” said Dr. Lindsay […]
The goal of this data-based driven study was to continue to assess the extent to which four factors are influencing the stud book and the future of 60 breeds in the conformation sport of purebred dogs.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the professional handler that is pictured showing a Maltese? Can you name the judge? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Handler: Stan Flowers and Judge: Maurice Baker. Thanks to Daryl Martin for this photo […]
Lately I’ve been wondering about a glaring–and growing–statistical anomaly parading around my neighborhood. Specifically, I am referring to those legions of suburban dog walkers and the nature of the merchandise tethered to the ends of those leads.
There has been much discussion recently about the young people and Juniors in our sport, and how they represent the future of our industry.
Actually, it’s not the music that makes WOOFSTOCK successful. Certainly, the music is an integral part of our show, but as other clubs try to capitalize on our success, they usually find just piping in music falls short of transforming their shows into something special.
A dog named Magic Mike, who lives with Sara Robertson in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has won Best in Show at the prestigious West of England Ladies’ Kennel Society (WELKS) championship dog show in Malvern, Worcestershire. The three-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, whose official Kennel Club name is Champion Soletrader Magic Mike, beat 8,615 other dogs to claim […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund, a non-profit organization committed to supporting responsible pet ownership, is proud to announce that 2018 marks its ten-year anniversary. The idea to create the AKC Humane Fund was presented to the Board of Directors by Dennis B. Sprung and it achieved 501c3 status in 2008. It was created with […]
2019 Westminster Kennel Club Judging Panel
