Thanks to technological advances and a robust economy in the years following the second world war, the modern media took off like a rocket—and the Westminster Kennel Club dog show took off with it. Of course, the big event at Madison Square Garden had been America’s most prestigious dog show since it began in 1877. […]

Canine degenerative myelopathy (also known as DM) is a spinal cord disease. DM can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, starting in the hind legs.

Each AKC-recognized breed is assigned to one of seven groups. We're taking a closer look at the Working Group to see what these 32 breeds were bred to do.

Labrador Retriever Learn about Labrador Retrievers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Peak Lab Rescue Sharon Gesser, PO Box 2184, Apex, NC 27502, info@peaklabrescue.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lagotto Romagnolo Learn about Lagotto Romagnolos [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Rescue [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lakeland Terrier Learn about Lakeland Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] United […]

Maltese Learn about Maltese [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Maltese Association Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc. With nationwide coverage. Mary Palmer, President/Rescue Coordinator, 262-800-3323, Malteserescue@hotmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Manchester Terrier Learn about Manchester Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Manchester Terrier Club Michelle Barlak Email: michelle@maximaldog.com Tammi Myers Email: medleyrn@yahoo.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Mastiff Learn about Mastiffs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] […]

Keeshond Learn about Keeshonden [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Keeshond Club of America Tawn Sinclair, (310) 457-3569, California Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) Heart of America Keeshond Club Joy Crisler, 7512 N Lenox Ave. Kansas City, MO 64151, 816-812-7355, showmedawgs@gmail.com Keeshond Rescue of the Central States Dina Zinnes, (217) 278-7245, IL d-zinnes@uiuc.edu Keeshond Affiliated Rescuers Of The Mid […]

Rat Terrier Learn about Rat Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Ratbone Rescues Patty Smith Phone: 912-667-5253 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Redbone Coonhound Learn about Redbone Coonhounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Coonhound Rescue Network Page on Facebook Rescue Redbone Coonhounds California – Four Paws Coonhound Rescue California – Hound Haven Hope Rescue Colorado – Colorado Coonhound Rescue and Adoption Service Colorado […]

    2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational – Pure Speed Rankings Fri. December 15, 2023 – FINAL ROUND as of 5:05 PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** BELOW 12" / HC 2 PLACE CALL NAME BREED OWNER TIME 1 Winston Bolt French Bulldog Braden Frederick 8.485 […]

The purpose of non-competitive Earthdog tests is to offer breeders and owners of small Terriers and Dachshunds a standardized gauge to measure their dogs' natural aptitude and trained hunting and working behaviors when exposed to an underground hunting situation. The noncompetitive program begins with a basic introduction to den work and quarry and progresses through […]

March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]