There are fifty days left until the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship! If you have not made your hotel reservations, this is all the information you will need. To follow is a list of the host hotels for the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The room blocks will be held until November 24th or whenever the block is […]
By Amy Fernandez The advent of live streaming video has revolutionized public interest in dog shows. It’s essentially the lifeline that has brought new fans to the sport at a time when both entries and attendance are dwindling. Westminster pioneered this innovation a decade ago, receiving 150,000 hits the first year. Since there was no […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Press Release In the news recently there have been reports of three health care workers, one in Spain and two in the United States, who have been diagnosed with Ebola virus. Two of these women are also dog owners. The dog in Spain was euthanized in the interest of public health. […]
AVMA Press Release It’s normal for our dogs and cats to slow down a bit as they age. But when they begin having difficulty walking or even lowering their heads to eat, they may be exhibiting signs of arthritis, a disease that can be debilitating—but one that can also be managed. In the latest video from the […]
by Stephanie Smith Do you remember when you got your first AKC-registered show quality puppy? My mind automatically filled with thoughts of purple ribbons and Championships, but my breeder and mentors suggested a more practical first step — taking my first Golden Retriever puppy to a match. After all, “wiggling for exam” had to transform […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) today announces the funding of two grants for canine epilepsy and one grant for canine hypothyroidism. These grants, totaling over $268,000 in funding will ultimately equip veterinarians with more effective treatments and researchers with a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that cause these diseases. “With input from breed […]
AVMA Press Release Can pets get sick from Ebola? Can they pass the virus to us? What should happen to the pets of infected people? These questions came to the forefront this week when concerns were raised about what to do with the dog of an Ebola-infected nurse in Texas. While the dog has shown […]
SOMERSET, NJ – The curtain rises on one of the dog show world’s most carefully guarded secrets: Morris & Essex Kennel Club President Wayne Ferguson, due to overwhelming requests, has decided to release the judge’s list months earlier than in past years. “We are releasing the names in October because, for the first time in […]
By Lisa Dubé Forman The majestic Irish Wolfhound breed is seeking immediate financial aid! Many readers may not be aware of the massive rescue that recently took place. The Houston SPCA raided a Texas property and over 140 animals, including over 70 Irish Wolfhounds, were rescued from hell. You can read more on this in […]
In recent weeks, dog owners, supporters and donors have looked to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the American Kennel Club for credible information regarding Ebola virus in dogs. At issue is whether humans can get Ebola from dogs, and whether dogs can even get Ebola in a form that is transmittable. Due to the […]
