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 […]
By Debra Lampert-Rudman “It becomes one of those events that people ask “Did you go? Were you there? M&E has it all – atmosphere, ambiance, ladies and gents in their finery, and the world’s best dogs all together at the same time in a glorious outdoor setting. Everybody in the sport will be there and […]
The Danish Kennel Club (DKK) decided at its board meeting on August 27, to give their support to FCI. On behalf of dog welfare is I’m disappointed DKK’s decision, says Trine Hage CEO NKK. DKK says in its decision that the membership in FCI offers far more advantages than disadvantages for Danish dog sport, and […]
Finnish Kennel Club Press Release – August 27, 2015 The Finnish Kennel Club is a full member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). The FCI General Assembly recently entrusted the World Dog Show 2019 to China, prompting dog people all around the world to protest loudly against the abuse of dogs in China. The decision […]
By Amy Fernandez Gazette editor Arthur Fredrick Jones loved to get on his soapbox. And his June 1962 reprisal of Shelterock Airedales provided an ideal opportunity to pontificate about one of his favorite topics. “American breeders are roundly criticized for spending fortunes on imported stock and the wasting the valuable bloodlines brought from Europe. This […]
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) today decided, reluctantly, to halt its America’s Favorite Veterinarian Contest and declare all 20 finalists “America’s Favorite Veterinarians” following a vicious cyber-bullying attack which disrupted and contaminated the final election process. Activists opposed to cat declawing “hijacked” the contest, resorting to cyber-bullying the majority of the contest finalists, those […]
Among other things, breakthroughs in genetic research have revolutionized dog breeding. It’s removed the guesswork from many aspects of the job, thus allowing us to focus on our real task of creating a living work of art. Since the first canine disease mutation was identified back in 1989, researchers have documented hundreds of mutated alleles that can signal a hereditary predisposition to various health issues.
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has recognized seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the purebred dog, producing dogs […]
Sign up for the 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces To Save Our Animals today! There is one week left to sign up for tickets at earlybird prices. Click here to sign up today! The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at […]
