The U.S. market for pet treats has a lot to bark about. Market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that total U.S. retail sales of pet treats exceeded $5 billion in 2014, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the 2010-2014 period. Sales growth in the treat market has consistently outpaced that of the more […]
America’s 82 million pet-owning homes have a reason to purr and wag their tails with delight as the Petzi Treat Cam™ announces its retail availability at PetSmart, one of America’s largest pet retailers, and Amazon Launchpad, a new store featuring cutting-edge products from today’s brightest startups. Designed to create playful, mutually-rewarding interaction that brightens the days […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) continues its support of students pursuing veterinary studies with the presentation of the 2015 AKC/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Scholarship to Courtney Korff, a third-year student at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This $5,000 scholarship, offered since 2009, is designed to support individuals […]
Subaru of America, Inc. and Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, announced today the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies – a collaborative initiative to examine the effectiveness and safety of pet crates and carriers in the event of a crash. After several eye-opening […]
It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Marion Lawrence. Marion and her late husband, Sam Lawrence were avid dog show fanciers and staunch supporters of the sport of purebred dogs. Sam and Marion discovered and owned many famed and admired show dogs, including four different dogs that won over […]
FCI Press Release On July 3rd, 2015, the FCI General Committee published a communication regarding the FCI-recognised dog breeds Tibetan Mastiff (Do-Khyi) (230) Tibetan Spaniel (231) Tibetan Terrier (209) Lhasa Apso (227) Shih Tzu (208) Sensitive and attentive to the many voices heard after this publication, receptive to the opinion of FCI members and breed clubs, after extensive […]
Recognized as the host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is off and running as they begin planning for another successful year of hosting all canine hopefuls taking part in the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show onFebruary 15th and 16th, 2016. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering […]
Best In Show Gets First New Television Home in More Than 30 Years New York – Annually one of the most highly anticipated events for dog lovers across the country, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a new television home, as FOX Sports and the Westminster Kennel Club have reached a 10-year worldwide, multi-platform […]
Recording Artist John Scargall helping PACT For Animals raise awareness Dog-loving Recording Artist John Scargall announced on Wednesday, July 22 that he is working with PACT for Animals to help raise awareness of their incredibly needed organization. PACT for Animals provides foster homes for pets of members of the military on deployment and children and […]
SOMERSET, NJ - The limited edition, hardcover coffee table book, The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex Kennel Club 1927-1957, by Debra Lampert-Rudman, with Foreword by William Secord, is available now through the “Shop” on the Morris & Essex Kennel Club website www.morrisandessexkennelclub.com and will be available for sale at the upcoming Morris […]
