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AKC opens Rally®, obedience and agility to mixed breeds
The program is a listing for spayed and neutered mixed-breed canines that aren't eligible for AKC registration, the AKC Purebred Alternative Listing or enrollment in the AKC Foundation Stock Service.
Mar 8 2010 3:00 am
Grading the top rookie point guards
With less than one full season as evidence, it is still too early to proclaim the rookie point guard class of 2009-10 to be among the best of the past quarter century.
Mar 9 2010 3:00 am
Winter Springs to open dog park
Here's a date dog lovers in the Winter Springs area will want to circle on their calendars: Friends of Leash Optional Parks and Winter Springs will celebrate the grand opening of Hound Ground, the city's permanent dog park, at 9 a.m. March 27.
Mar 10 2010 5:29 pm
Cobo Center hosts dog shows
In their 50th year, the Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows at Cobo Center were once again a huge hit March 6-7, with hundreds of people flocking downtown to interact with more than 3,500 dogs on display.
Mar 10 2010 5:22 pm
Willie Davis dies at 69; former Dodger center fielder
Willie Davis, a brilliant but sometimes erratic center fielder who became one of the Dodgers' stars soon after the franchise moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, has died.
Mar 10 2010 2:39 pm
Advocates offer option for Brindi
Advocates offer option for Brindi Trainer says dog can be spared death if placed in a home away from owner By PAT LEE Staff Reporter Wed.
Mar 10 2010 12:42 pm
Busy weekend ahead for CNY dog trainers
The Rochester Collie Club and Collie Club of Western NY unite for four specialties Friday evening, March 12; Saturday morning and afternoon, March 13; and Sunday morning, March 14.
Mar 10 2010 7:02 am
Welfare issues loom as hopefuls prepare for Crufts
BOTH four and two-legged Crufts hopefuls were immersed in last-minute preparations for the controversial contest.
Mar 10 2010 3:21 am
Pet Food Company Offers Free Daily Articles on Responsible Ownership
In keeping with their mission to aid animals and the owners who love them, Canidae Pet Foods sponsors the fast-growing Responsible Pet Ownership blog, which provides helpful tips and advice on all aspects of pet care.
Mar 10 2010 1:19 am
Former Dodger center fielder Willie Davis, winner of 3 Gold Gloves, dies at 69
Willie Davis, a brilliant but sometimes erratic center fielder who became one of the Dodgers' stars soon after the franchise moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, N.Y., has died.
Mar 10 2010 12:51 am
N.S. court to rule on Brindi's fate after assessment
After a court-sanctioned behavioural assessment is done on Brindi, some animal advocates hope the dog is spared death but not given back to owner Francesca Rogier.
Mar 10 2010 12:49 am
Social networking for dogs nets new homes
With 4 million animals euthanized each year in American animal shelters the job of finding homes for homeless animals must be one of the toughest around.
Mar 4 2010 3:00 am
A Dog's Life at the Annual Fiesta Cluster Dog Show
Marking its eighth year, one of the largest all-breed dog shows on the grass, has come to a close.
Feb 22 2010 3:00 am
Outdoor Adventure goes to the Dogs
Life is more fun when man's best friend can get in on the action and in Panama City Beach folks at Pier Park are going the extra mile to make Rover feel more welcome including setting aside a section of beach west of the Dan Russel Pier as a dog park.
Feb 17 2010 3:00 am
Ranking the top 10 rookie point guards
With less than one full season as evidence, it is still too early to proclaim the rookie point guard class of 2009-10 to be among the best of the past quarter century.
Mar 9 2010 5:27 pm
Continue reading "Brookdale Dog Park to be Closed for Renovations"
Thanks to reader Pat Gilleran for giving us a heads up on the temporary closing of the large dog enclosure of the Brookdale Dog Park for renovations.
Mar 9 2010 5:11 pm
MMI Genomics, inc. Joins as a Sponsor of AKC Canine Partners Program
The American Kennel Club announced today that MMI Genomics, Inc., manufacturer of the Canine Heritage Breed Test, the first DNA-based test to identify the breed composition for mixed-breed dogs, will join as a sponsor of the AKC Canine Partnerssm program.
Mar 9 2010 4:24 pm
Purebreds head to York for Celtic Classic
Beautrix Kiddo, bred by Deb Kirk of York City, took best of breed at the Nolan River Kennel Club in January.
Mar 9 2010 12:02 pm
Welfare issues loom at Crufts new
Both four and two-legged Crufts hopefuls were today immersed in last-minute preparations for the controversial contest.
Mar 9 2010 10:46 am
MVDTC obedience class sessions to start soon
For those who are looking for a local obedience class to train their dogs, Mohawk Valley Dog Training Club will have a new set of classes starting up soon.
Mar 7 2010 3:00 am
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