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Illustration of Directional Terms in Dog Anatomy

Stephanie Hedgepath

Form Follows Function

Form Follows Function – Up and Down and All Around

The best way to determine the structure and condition of a dog is to observe the dog in motion from the side. Read more.

January 16, 20236 min read

chihuahua dog with sunglasses and a sun hat on the beach, bathing in the sunlight

Barbara Andrews

Canine Health

Sunlight for House Dogs

Many people keep their dogs as housedogs. This is emotionally preferable, but dogs need sunlight, and keeping them indoors 24/7 is unhealthy.

January 13, 20234 min read

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Breed Conservation

A Class Act – Showing Young Prospects

Showing our young dogs is a testament to our great breeders and our goals toward achieving perfection in our breeds.

January 7, 20236 min read

Head photo of Chinook, member of the Guardian dogs group

Celeste M. Gonzalez

Breeding with Intention

The Guardian Dogs and the Chinook

Guardian dogs are dog breeds that can serve as flock or livestock guardian dogs, as well as human and property guard dogs. Read more.

January 5, 20239 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

All About Judging

A Closer Look At The Canine Front

The correct shoulder assembly varies from breed to breed. This variation depends upon the tasks the breeds were developed to perform.

January 2, 20236 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Merry Christmas from the Roy Ayers Family

Joy to the World, that Jesus Christ was born in a manger. Wise Men Still Seek Him! Merry Christmas from the Roy Ayers Family!

December 24, 20221 min read

American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club (AKC)

American Kennel Club Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award […]

December 22, 20222 min read

Judith M. Russell Named 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year. Picture show one of the dogs of Karnovanda Kennels, Reg. Siberian Huskies running

American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Judith M. Russell Named 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year

Judith M. Russell was presented with the 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Karnovanda Kennels, Reg. Siberian Huskies. Read more.

December 19, 20224 min read

Westminster Kennel Club

Field Trials

To Honor the Great Bird Dog

Read about the National Bird Dog Museum, as well as Ames Plantation, home of the National Field Trial Championships.

December 16, 202210 min read

Elderly woman browsing social media content at night

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Dog Show Community

The Bubble – Has Social Media Been a Blessing or a Curse?

There’s much to do beyond social media. We need to leave our bubble and see the world, while also encouraging others to do so.

December 10, 20226 min read

Royal Canin Celebrates AKC National Championship Dog Show with Launch of #BehindtheBreeds

Royal Canin USA

Breed Conservation

Royal Canin Celebrates AKC National Championship Dog Show with Launch of #BehindtheBreeds

Royal Canin honors breeders’ role in creating champions with tailored noutrition before the 2022 AKC National Championship Dog Show.

December 9, 20222 min read

We Are Family | Diversity, Losses, Prayers & Orlando

Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Show Community

We Are Family | Diversity, Losses, Prayers & Orlando

When you become involved in the sport of purebred dogs, you will eventually become part of a huge new FAMILY. That’s right, a “Family.”

December 7, 20226 min read

Interview with 2022 AKC National Championship Sporting Group Judge Jamie Hubbard

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Interview with 2022 AKC National Championship Sporting Group Judge Jamie Hubbard

Don't miss a story.

Form Follows Function – Up and Down and All Around

Sunlight for House Dogs

A Class Act – Showing Young Prospects

The Guardian Dogs and the Chinook

A Closer Look At The Canine Front

Merry Christmas from the Roy Ayers Family

American Kennel Club Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport

Judith M. Russell Named 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year

To Honor the Great Bird Dog

The Bubble – Has Social Media Been a Blessing or a Curse?

Royal Canin Celebrates AKC National Championship Dog Show with Launch of #BehindtheBreeds

We Are Family | Diversity, Losses, Prayers & Orlando