For years her Vizslas’ successes in dog sports have produced many smiles and good vibes for Cathy Cline, of North Hollywood, Calif., but those memories don’t compare to the unshakable happiness triggered by Friends and Vets Helping Pets (FVHP), the foundation she started in 2012. Yes, there have been plenty of hand-wringing, frustrating moments, too, […]

AKC Gazette breed column, Toy Fox Terriers This talented little dog is a smart, adaptable companion. The Toy Fox Terrier, or TFT, is a truly American breed of dog. We have heard so many stories from people of all ages who lovingly remember growing up with one of these devoted little clowns. Always willing to […]

Has your English Setter been getting a few too many treats lately? If so, maybe he’s gained a couple of pounds. Like humans, our canine friends benefit from a periodic assessment of their weight. Most English Setters love to eat. They will eat anything, anywhere, anytime, even if they just had a meal. Food pushed […]

The Judging Program for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship all-breed dog show is now available, including details on when breeds will be competing in the various rings as well as other information. The show takes place Dec. 12–13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year's event has drawn a record entry, with 4,670 dogs entered to compete for […]

As a dog trainer, Karissa Solberg had worked with many different breeds and mixes. But she had never seen anything quite like the little dog that walked into her basic obedience class one night in 2008. The cute prick-eared canine looked like a miniature husky. “I was enthralled with the dog, and her owner was […]

One of the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, was a Saint Bernard fancier, the Canine Chronicle reports. Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25, was originally from Manatí, Puerto Rico, The New York Times reported, but had moved to Orlando and worked at Speedway. He was also a student in health […]

This past weekend, thousands of dogs and dog lovers descended on Orlando, Florida for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Here are a few highlights: New world records were set during the Elite Finals of Dock Diving. The winning jump was 30 feet 7 inches by a Labrador Retriever named […]

Despite a very rainy weather forecast — not to mention the potential of Hurricane Joaquin bearing down on the Northeast within a few days — crowds of people and dogs descended on Somerset, New Jersey, on October 1 for the Morris & Essex Kennel Club’s spectacular 2015 outdoor dog show. A revival of the lavish events […]

Halloween costumes for our four-legged family members get better and better with every passing year. While some owners may not want to dress their dogs up for Halloween, some choose to go all out. Whether you're looking for something spooky, adorable, funny, or even dapper, there is a costume out there perfect for any dog. […]

By Jessica Acito, GR Intern, and Phil M. Guidry, J.D., GR Sr. Policy Analyst Last week the Oregon Supreme Court handed down a decision in Oregon v. Newcomb regarding the relationship between animal cruelty and a dog’s legal status as personal property.  The court allowed a blood sample, taken from a dog seized without its […]