Dog Statues
They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. Perpetuated in stone or bronze, looking over water, streets, parks or squares, dog statues can be found all over the world.
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NAIA Study Confirms Fewer Dogs, Scarce Purebreds in US Animal Shelters
The number of dogs entering US shelters has reached an all-time low, and the number of purebred dogs found in shelters has dropped to about 5%, according to a study just released by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), an advocacy organization for responsible animal ownership. NAIA President Patti Strand said the study shows “tremendous progress” in eradicating […]
Stamford, Connecticut, Considering Significant Changes to City Animal Care Ordinance
A committee of Stamford, Connecticut’s Board of Representatives is currently considering changes to Chapter 111 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, which currently deals with “Dogs and Other Animals”. The changes include use of the term “guardian” to describe the relationship between dogs and their owners and requires breeders to acquire breeder permits. The American […]
Dogs Know When…
For something that is unable to speak, dogs don’t seem to lack the ability to communicate. That seems to be especially true when they know they have done something special and they expect bravos. Or, on those occasions when they want you to know that they have just gotten even for something you have done that didn’t meet with their approval.
Registration Changes of Selected Breeds
It is well-known that AKC registrations have declined by 66% since their high of 1,422,559 in 1993. Hopefully, this decline may have ended in 2014 when registrations were about the same as in 2013. Many hypotheses on causes of the decline have been advanced. Initially the decline was attributed to losing market share to competing registries, but as more information became available it turned out they too lost registrations. More recently it seems like the decline reflects a change in America’s values.
Defying the Odds – Swagger & Colton
It’s hard to describe the collective energy and optimism reverberating throughout the racing world since American Pharoah reclaimed the Triple Crown. Only one recent event in our sport compares to the scope of that miracle – Swagger. Actually, when considered in context, it’s way bigger because homegrown projects rarely make headlines at Westminster.
From The Publisher
I received a note via email from a friend the other day and it certainly struck a chord with me so I thought I would pass it along to our readers.
AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine Present Joint Health Webinar – July 14th
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a live webinar on joint health in dogs on Tuesday, July 14th at 8 PM. The webinar will feature James Cook CVM, PhD, the director of the Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory at The University of Missouri School of Medicine. He will provide information on how joints change […]
Animal “Rights” is About Abolition, Not Animal Cruelty, Says Responsible Pet Owners Alliance of Texas
Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Press Release Words can hurt you if you ignore these extremists! They’ve been telling us their agenda to end all interaction with animals for years, but few believed them. Animal “rights” groups profess to work for improved animal treatment while their ultimate goal is to abolish the following: 1) breeding and ownership of pets; […]
