“We are dismayed by the rule. It is overly broad and will do more damage than good. The federal government has missed an opportunity to introduce a smarter, more effective rule to deter unscrupulous breeders and sellers by imposing a regulation based on the number of dogs sold, not the number of dogs a person […]
With Affens appearing more and more in groups and best in shows, we can wonder how best to judges this unique and monkey like breed. Affenpinscher in german translates roughly to “monkey terrier” and that is just what they both look and act like a lot.
We are discussing one of the most popular breeds of dogs today, the Golden Retriever (GR). An enjoyable breed ranking third in 2012 registration stats, whose popularity has exploded over the past 40 years. Interestingly, during the early to late 1960s,
The Westminster Kennel Club has announced a change in the date of its 2015 dog show to the evenings of Feb. 16-17 at Madison Square Garden. Breed judging will once again be held during those days at Piers 92/94. The dog show, previously scheduled for Feb. 9-10, 2015, has been moved to accommodate the National […]
The Kansas City Star reported that property of Peter’s was found in the apartment of the man who is now charged in his murder.
And sometimes a gem of a comment, post, or message comes our way that makes us realize that the visibility we provide regarding our lives with our dogs has a positive impact on those not in our dog show community.
New York, NY — In an ongoing campaign to recognize the hard work and commitment of breeders dedicated to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2013 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. “The AKC Breeder of the Year Award celebrates […]
“Fine-boned, dainty, elegant,” is the take-away phrase from a Papillon Seminar. Add the requisite “happy, alert and friendly” and you are on your way to understanding this delightful breed.
Detroit has retained its place among America’s dwindling handful of benched shows. It has hosted benched shows since the club was founded in 1916.
The Westminster Kennel Club will add to its incomparable legacy in the sport of dogs in 2014 when it stages The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Pier 94 in New York City. Following the Club’s first-ever Agility Trial, Westminster’s 138th Annual All Breed Dog Show will be held in the […]
