Your six-month-old puppy, Hoover, will eat anything that isn’t tied down. Like many dog owners, you know chocolate can be dangerous to your pooch. But you may not know that if Hoover sticks his nose in your handbag and eats a pack of sugarless chewing gum, the consequences could be deadly. Sugarless gum may contain […]
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are now open and winners will be announced in Fall 2016. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute […]
This series – Breed Priorities – began in 2004. It was initially a product of what I wanted to learn from a mentor when studying a new breed: what is most important for this particular breed and what characteristics define it and differentiate it from other breeds.
With outdoor Summer dog shows around the corner, it is important to remember to wear long-wearing and sweat-proof makeup. It is also important to always include sunscreen in your daily summer makeup routine. Sephora.com has many great products that will have you looking fresh all day long. Check them out here: Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear […]
In the dog show world, integrity, ethics and honor (IEH) are important ingredients to sustaining relationships among participants inside and outside the ring.
If you enjoy dogs and the thrill of canine competition, you can multiply your pleasure many times over by joining one or even more dog clubs.
-Digital Series Highlights Responsible Breeders- New York – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today the launch of the brand new “I Am a Breeder” video series. The series is aimed at promoting responsible breeders and the love they have for their dogs to the general public. “Responsible dog breeders have a depth of […]
In an effort to speak out against the Yulin Dog Festival, the FCI designed and released an official Stop Yulin Festival logo. The Yulin Festival is held every year in China in June. Various dog clubs around the world have spoke out against the Yulin Dog Festival and the scheduling of the 2019 World Dog […]
The novice must realize that show merit represents the combination of inherited structural quality plus early socialization, training, conditioning and handling. This is generally gleaned through experience and knowledge, which newcomers to the game so often lack and must focus on acquiring.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces six new grants have been awarded in the areas of canine epilepsy and canine reproductive disease. Four grants were awarded through CHF’s Epilepsy Initiative which aims to better understand the physiologic and genetic […]
