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The Top 10 Pet-Owner Mistakes
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES GRAND CHAMPION RANKING SYSTEM
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) proudly announces its newest conformation ranking system for dog show exhibitors and their dogs. The new Grand Championship Ranking System launches today with more than 1,000 dogs already ranked nationwide. Located in the new Grand Championship section of the AKC website, the Grand Championship Points Ranking lists the top 25 dogs in each breed in a drop-down box format. The ranking is based on the number of Grand Championship points garnered at shows by achieving…more…
Five Pet-Friendly Getaways for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here are five fur-friendly destinations for fall…more
Botched euthanasia leaves dog owner in quandary
Thursday, October 14th, 2010After bringing dog’s body home from vet procedure, owner finds her standing up…more…
Metropolitan Dog Club in New York Hosting “Intro to Unusual Breeds” gathering.
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010(New York) – Joe Patalano, noted breeder and exhibitor of the Xoloitzcuintli (“Xolos”for short), and Kip Bergstrom, influential in establishing the Podengo in the US and past president of the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America, will share the legends, history and characteristics of their unique, ancient breeds. They will bring their dogs for an up close experience. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Illustration House, 110 West 25th Street, New York City…more…
Cesar Millan Returns for ‘Dog Whisperer’ Season 7
Monday, October 11th, 2010So begins the premiere episode of the newest season of National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan.”…more
Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food Because of Possible Excess Vitamin D
Sunday, October 10th, 2010October 8, 2010 – (FDA) Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog food because of possible excess Vitamin D that can affect the health of some dogs. The Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., is recalling certain packages of its Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog foods sold under thc “BLUE” brand which have the potential to contain excessive levels of Vitamin D…more…
Bomb Sniffing Dogs Not Tested Properly…What?
Saturday, October 9th, 2010WASHINGTON – (AP/Fox News) The State Department’s inspector general said Friday that bomb-sniffing dogs in Afghanistan and Iraq aren’t being tested properly and may not be able to effectively detect explosives. The inspector general’s review found that the companies hired to supply and train the animals weren’t testing them for all of the scents of the most commonly encountered explosives, increasing the chance of a dog missing a bomb in a vehicle or luggage. That puts U.S. diplomats at risk, the inspector general said…more…
RUFUS, THE COLORED BULL TERRIER, TO APPEAR AT THE MORRIS & ESSEX (NJ) DOG SHOW
Thursday, October 7th, 2010SOMERSET, NJ (October 6, 2010) — Rufus, the greatest Colored Bull Terrier in dog show history, will appear at Thursday’s Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show as the reigning champion. In 2005, Rufus launched an incredible run at Morris & Essex, winning Best in Show and then capturing Best in Show at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina in November and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February. He is the reigning champion at Morris & Essex because the prestigious show is held once every five years. Rufus will be introduced in the late afternoon just before a new champion is crowned…more…
KENNEL CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA’S ANNUAL CLUSTER DEBUTS SIX NEW BREEDS
Monday, October 4th, 2010Oaks/Valley Forge, PA — Six new American Kennel Club-sanctioned breeds will be making their Kennel Club of Philadelphia debut this November as part of the club’s annual cluster of dog shows. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s shows are on Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. As part of the cluster, the six new breeds will be introduced to the American public during “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” which is taped on Saturday, November 20 and aired as a two-hour NBC special immediately following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A total audience of some 20 million viewers is expected to watch the broadcast. Stay tuned to MBB Radio for more information on the breeds and the televised dog show.