By Amy Fernandez Rocky starts have been an AKC tradition since its controversial debut back in 1884. Since then, more than one AKC faux pas has achieved legendary status. Even so, every one of those bureaucratic fumbles has been motivated by the best intentions. And that’s the case for the recently unveiled upgrades to the […]
In the world of dogs one of the secrets to success is knowing which skills are needed. History teaches us that those with special skills tend to make improvements faster than others. Handlers, owners, breeders and judges all use identifiable sets of skills. They have learned what they are and how to use them. An introspective look at breeders who fail to produce what they want to produce suggests that they lack an understanding of the importance of skills needed to solve their problems. Thus it is not surprising that they do not have a good grasp of the eight breeder skills.
The Westminster Kennel Club will expand its activities next February in New York City with the addition of The Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. The Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster will be an invitation-only competition. It will mark the first time that obedience competition has been held as part of Westminster and, like agility, mixed […]
Before I launch into this editorial, I must disclose that I have very little knowledge about international politics. I don’t have an understanding of the politics regarding the governance of registered dogs in foreign countries either. I do have dog loving friends around the world, and their opinions are the only input I receive when it comes to the various clubs that rule the sport around the globe.
China Kennel Union Press Release On the date of April 20th, 2006, CKU became FCI’s member and also the sole cooperation partner of FCI in China. Although the dog show sport history in China is not very long, with the promotion by CKU over the past 9 years, numbers of registered members, registered dogs and […]
Comparative Clinical Pathologist to Continue Foundation’s Commitment to One Health The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization celebrating 20 years of preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, has named Diane Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP as its Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). The CSO cultivates the Foundation’s research and education strategy in collaboration with […]
Keep our pets out of politics! They are all that keeps us sane in this crazy world. Most pet owners are blissfully unaware of the threat to pet ownership from the Animal Rights Movement that exists today. In a book review of Dr. David Fritsch’s ”The Death of A Culture: Understanding the War: Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare,” E. M. […]
Nik is a dog that brings so much joy to those who meet him with his sweet and exuberant personality.
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Joan Urban of Corpus Christi, Texas on August 6, 2015 following complications from recent heart surgery. Ms. Urban was a dedicated and successful breeder of Basset Hounds under the Fort Merrill prefix. Fort Merrill Basset Hounds topped breed entries at prestigious venues, including the […]
Microchips are an invaluable tool in helping reunite lost pets with their families. That’s why the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) joined together to create Check the Chip Day (Aug. 15) to remind pet owners to check once a year to make certain their pets’ microchip registration information […]
