By Cindy Knox, Arapahoe Kennel Club President Over the years I have heard many comments about the demise of our sport. These comments are generally followed with much discussion and comments about what AKC should do. The commenters do nothing until the next conversation or comment on social media again about the demise of our […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, joins forces with Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers, to bring even more pet services to AKC Marketplace. Each day, AKC Marketplace helps hundreds of potential dog owners find their life-long companions and […]
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder of dogs, and will affect dogs of pure- and mixed breeds. The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) with the support of its many donors has funded more than $2 million for epilepsy research. In 2017, CHF launched an epilepsy initiative to further advance this area of research for […]
It’s just a colorful strip of material embellished with gold lettering and, in reality, worth only pennies. It’s what that ribbon represents which makes it something special. That slim purple swath may denote points toward a championship earned by hours of grooming, conditioning and training.
The Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association scheduled at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon California to be held on October 28 – 29 2017 have been cancelled. The Northern California Herding Group Association to be held on October 27 have also been cancelled. These events have been cancelled due to the California wildfires. In addition, […]
He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to so many people in the sport of dogs.
Hunting dogs can bring back some pretty strange things on occasion. Perhaps that’s not unusual for dogs bred and trained to do things that, for the most part, go against their nature.
Bulldog has long been considered Britain’s national dog. We commonly speak, when describing the British, of their ‘Bulldog spirit’ (exemplified in the Second World War) and the breed is still looked upon by many around the world as being emblematic of an Englishman.
Today Link AKC, creators of the Link AKC smart collarä for dogs and 2017 CES “Best of Innovation” winner, announced the launch of two new products – an extra small collar and stylish “sport sleeve” accessory for active dogs. Additionally, the brand is broadening and improving product capabilities to give dog owners the richest user […]
I am hearing so many stories about our friends that have experienced great loss as a result of the Northern California wildfires. Randy Pompkin, the mobile vet who does hip and elbow exams at several of the California shows, lost his home… David and Jan Bruce, breeders of Cocker Spaniels and Shetland Sheepdogs and owners of David Bruce Winery (makers of outstanding Pinot and Chardonnay), have lost at least 5 acres of vineyards thus far.
