By Amy Fernandez Consumers cannot be faulted for believing that major safety reforms followed the nationwide pet food recall in 2007. The source was eventually traced to wheat gluten imported from China that had been adulterated with melamine to boost its protein content. By then, the deadly contaminant had found its way into over 150 […]
By Nikki Riggsbee What features make a good Miniature Pinscher? The character of the dog seems important, for the dog appears to do it all himself, performing at the end of a string that the handler holds. With a smooth coat, there is no hair to cover flaws or to be a significant feature of […]
by Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones As yet another year draws to a close, it is surely appropriate and timely to once again revisit the state of our sport and, in particular, to offer some hopefully salient commentary on where things appear to stand with regard to certain aspects of governance. Specifically, it seems useful to revisit […]
By Amy Fernandez AKC registered over 90 thousand Bostons between 1921 and 1934 and almost 500 earned championships. Registrations peaked at 11442 in 1926 and the breed overtook German Shepherds to reign as America’s most popular breed in 1929. They maintained that position until 1934. Since then, the breed’s fortunes have fluctuated, but it has […]
Happy New Year! Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Here are a few ideas that may be appropriate for fellow exhibitors: Introduce yourself to a newcomer to the sport at each dog show Be friendly and courteous to other exhibitors, judges and stewards Thank hard working show committee members for their efforts Enjoy […]
Combines with first-ever Westminster Agility Trial to bring more than 3,000 dogs to New York in February The Westminster Kennel Club’s Annual All Breed Dog show, the sport’s most famous and prestigious event, will be bigger than ever in 2014 with its largest entry since 1990 and the addition of America’s most popular canine […]
By Amy Fernandez On October 6, The New York Times ran an op-ed by Gregory Berns. Since then, most dog people recognize that name. He is a professor of psychiatry and economics at Emory. He is best known for his highly respected research in the relatively new field of neuroeconomics, which utilizes innovative technology to […]
You are invited to Prom Night Under The Stars, a charity event to help benefit Take The Lead.
Vaccines never fail to trigger hot debates that predictably reach an incendiary point when flu season rolls around.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners that if you’re planning to make a New Year’s resolution for 2014 to lose weight that you should include your pet in your plans for a healthier life.
