I wonder just how many times I or my hunting dog-owning pals have uttered that phrase, always as a prelude to recounting some action that seemed perfectly good, sane and sensible at the time but ultimately resulted in total disaster.
By Amy Fernandez Decades of negative publicity hasn’t curtailed consumer demand for pet shop puppies. That irresistible window display remains an unfailing lure for customers. Predictably, a few moments of bonding with a cuddly pup seals the deal. Impulse buying is a key component of this business and a major reason for buyer remorse. However, […]
The Detroit Kennel Club is proud to announce the return of the Detroit Kennel Club dog shows in 2015. The Detroit Kennel Club is clustering with the Macomb Kennel Club and forming a four day cluster to be held at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Macomb Kennel Club shows will be held June […]
AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, presented its first-ever trailer in the state of Tennessee to officials from Cleveland-Bradley County Emergency Management Agency today. AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers help to create a […]
Johanna Rhomberg from Eukanuba had the chance to chat with proud breeders Michael Gadsby and Jason Lynn from the Afterglow Kennel in Preston, Lancashire, about their once-in-a-lifetime experience at Crufts, their life with Ricky and what makes a ‘Champion’.
On March 25th the dog world lost famed handler Bob Bartos. Although he formally retired in the 1970s his sharp observations, invaluable advice, and priceless recollections profoundly influenced the sport until his death at age 100.
Following a highly successful Crufts 2014, which saw almost 160,000 dog lovers enjoy the world’s greatest dog show, the Kennel Club is offering the opportunity to buy tickets for Crufts 2015 at a discounted rate. For a limited time tickets for Crufts 2015, which takes place from 5-8 March at the NEC in Birmingham, can […]
Over 150 years later, the name Stonehenge still inspires respect in the dog world. Dr. John Henry Walsh continues to be regarded as the first, as well as one of the greatest authorities to emerge from a crowed field of 19th century dog experts. He made prodigious contributions, but he wasn’t perfect.
by Ben Hohenstatt The Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC) recently awarded five grants to Auburn University faculty to fund research to further AURIC’s goal of improving human and animal health through gaining a better understanding of cancer. “All of the grants reflect AURIC’s One Health approach to research,” said Dr. Bruce F. Smith, […]
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that enrich, inspire, or in some meaningful way contribute to the lives of individuals or entire communities, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The submission deadline is July 1, 2014. Since the creation of the awards […]
