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The Pumi is one of three Hungarian herding breeds, all of which have a common origin. The Puli originated in the eastern plains, the Mudi in the southern plains, and the Pumi in the hilly region of western Hungary. These breeds are so closely related that even today Pumi-appearing puppies can be born in Puli litters, and Mudi-appearing puppies could be born in Pumi litters. Understanding the close relationship between these breeds will assist a judge in their prioritization of dogs when judging each of these breeds.
March 12th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »

New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 10, 2015, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2019 was elected. The three Directors elected were: Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Delegate from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate from the Springfield Kennel Club, Inc. […]
March 10th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: ‘Allegations about dogs being poisoned at Crufts are understandably distressing to dog owners and lovers, so we must make it absolutely clear that there is currently no evidence that any dog has been poisoned at Crufts. “The facts surrounding Jagger’s tragic death some 26 hours after leaving Crufts are […]
March 10th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

Over the past few years, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has added several faculty and resident clinicians to establish a dedicated Small Animal Theriogenology Service, boasting substantial experience in small animal reproductive medicine and surgery. Historically, the teaching hospital was unable to consistently offer the range of services it can now, such as ovulation timing, […]
March 10th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,Health & Training | Read More »

There is “no doubt” a prize-winning Irish Setter was “maliciously poisoned” at Crufts, one of his owners has said. Thendara Satisfaction, known as Jagger, died after leaving the Birmingham show. His owners say he ate poisoned beef. Co-owner Jeremy Bott said he did not think the dog was targeted, but the culprit may been acting […]
March 9th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

A bill has once again been introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives that would define a “commercial breeder” based solely on the number of intact female dogs someone owns. The measure also would transfer state animal welfare regulation and oversight from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Public Safety. The AKC […]
March 9th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Four momentous days of Crufts culminated in an exciting final as Knopa (Ch Mcvan’s to Russia with Love) a Scottish Terrier, was named as the 2015 Crufts Best in Show this evening. Knopa, 5 from Russia and handler, Rebecca Cross from the United States of America, were awarded the prestigious Crufts Best in Show title […]
March 8th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

Due to dangerous weather conditions, the Garden City Kansas Kennel Club conformation event on Friday, March 6, 2015 has been cancelled. Obedience and rally competition will continue as scheduled. Saturday and Sunday events are also to continue as scheduled.
March 5th, 2015 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

by Pilar Kuhn For anyone looking to get a new purebred dog and foray into the world of breeding and competing in any aspect, one “word of advice” comes up over and over. Find a good mentor. A few times over the past year a couple of colleagues commented on who they thought we should […]
March 5th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

VMTH “Case of the Month” – March 2015 Maizie, a 2-year-old border terrier, was recently treated by the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s Theriogenology Service for breeding management. Maizie’s owner, Elizabeth, is a nationally recognized border terrier breeder with more than 40 years of experience with the breed. She has had great influence on […]
March 4th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,Health & Training | Read More »