By Lisa Dubé Forman Yes, pun intended, I mean filling station. My play on words is tailor-made for this discussion about dogs, particularly on their fill and station. Many hobbyists who are unfamiliar with the phrase ‘station’ are shaking their heads but then so is the notion about filling this station — filling what with […]
– The Way Forward in 2014 – Everyone who has ever produced a litter of puppies knows this time of year brings holiday cards from puppy buyers with heartwarming photos and most-welcome news about the progress and antics of those puppies during the year. The cards are both informative and inspiring as the breeder considers […]
[Philadelphia, PA] – Dr. Lisa Murphy, Penn Vet’s assistant professor of toxicology, and Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and out of the emergency room during the holidays. Poisonous Holiday Plants Poinsettias: Toxicity from poinsettias is often exaggerated. The thick […]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 4, 2013 in Memphis, TN.
By Lisa Dubé Forman His neck is on the line. This idiom is appropriate when conversing about show dogs but also specialized breeds. Yes, the neck is more than just another part of the canine skeletal structure that connects the trunk and the head. In truth, it seems to have fluctuating levels of importance depending […]
Orlando, FL (Dec. 15, 2013) – The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show honors and $50,000 in prize money went to GCH CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse, a Portuguese Water Dog known as “Matisse” owned by Milan Lint, Peggy Helming and Donna Gottdenker of New York, New York. Before an enthusiastic crowd at the […]
New York, NY — Winifred Stout of Foster, Rhode Island was presented with the 2013 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Quissex Smooth Fox Terriers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 15, 2013. The annual award recognizes the hard work and commitment of breeders dedicated to improving the health, temperament and […]
Orlando, FL – The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare, a Miniature Pinscher owned by Armando Angelbello and Leah Monte and handled by Armando. The inaugural NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Mrs. Sheila DiNardo. “The AKC National […]
Broadcasting all the best videos as the 2013 AENC progresses over Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th.
A major gift to the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will support two groundbreaking studies focusing on the use of stem cells as an alternative to surgery to treat a chronic degenerative joint disease in dogs.
