New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is proud to announce the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award finalists in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events and Performance. The Awards, created and first awarded in 1999, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog fancy. The finalists chosen, based on nominations […]
Canadian Kennel Club Press Release Air Canada Cargo has recently introduced an embargo on brachycephalic dog breeds which prohibits select breeds from travelling as cargo, noting that brachycephalic breeds may continue to travel in the cabin with passengers. Air Canada Cargo expanded its brachycephalic breed embargo list as of August 28th 2015 and you can review the […]
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Somerset, NJ, September 6, 2015 – Group winners of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club Art Show have been selected by Juror William Secord in anticipation of awarding the first-ever $1,000 “Best in Show” prize at the prestigious Judges’ Dinner preceding the M&E Kennel Club Dog Show on October 1, M&E Kennel Club President Wayne […]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of Merrick Pet Care, Inc., one of the fastest-growing natural and organic pet food companies. As previously announced, Merrick will continue to operate as an independent business, with no planned changes to its management or operations. Merrick has more than 350 employees […]
Junior Showmanship draws its share of Westminster fans, but it generally doesn’t rank among the main attractions. This year was different. Regardless of whether you follow Juniors, every aspect of this competition was so unexpectedly bizarre, it simply commandeered the dog world’s attention. Topping that list was the winning breed, the Bedlington Terrier dog, GCH Lamz Let Them Eat Cake CA. His littermate, GCH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC, had already gone Breed earlier that day. And their dam had taken an AOM.
The 2015 European Dog Show will be hosted by the Norwegian Kennel Club on September 4-6, 2015 in Oslo, Norway. The total entry is over 17,000 dogs. 51 countries will be represented. Eukanuba will offer the European Dog Show Best in Show winner access to the Eukanuba World Challenge finals. The Best in Show winner […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a free webinar on the importance of mental stimulation for dogs. The webinar will be on Saturday, September 19th at 12 PM ET. The webinar will feature Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVM. Dr. Overall is the Editor In Chief of the Journal of Veterinary Behavior […]
There will be a Dogtoberfest event in support of Take The Lead on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in conjunction with the Licking River Kennel Club. Dogtoberfest will include a German style buffet and group table games. It is hosted by Jeff Bazell and Jeff Kestner. The event will take place at: The Fraternal Order of […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Dr. Bernard “Bud” McGivern Jr. of Staten Island, New York on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Dr. McGivern was a highly respected judge of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Group, Best in Show, and Junior Showmanship. Before becoming a popular judge, Dr. McGivern successfully bred […]
