Dogs are an expected sight at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. But what about dogs in tuxedos? On Thursday, December 13, these wedding-ready pups made history. Dog owners Emma Willblad and Viorel Scinteie got married in the first ever ANC wedding with Pumik at their side. [caption id="attachment_70095" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Tuxedo-wearing Pumik […]

The Theriogenology Residency Program — sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) — is a collaborative effort to increase the number of trained practitioners in companion animal theriogenology (reproductive health) and clinical genetics. The funders, AKC and CHF, and their partners at the TF are proud […]

Harold (“Red”) Tatro III and Denise Tatro of Redglen Lakeland Terriers and Whippets value versatility in their lives as well as their dogs. In the fancy for more than a half-century, this couple from Crowley, Texas, has spanned multiple groups and events with their interests and breeding activities, from conformation to earth dog trials to […]

December 11, 2018 On Monday evening, U.S.  House and Senate conferees released a final compromise version of the federal Farm Bill (HR 2) which includes important priorities regarding animal importation and domestic violence. The measure could go to the House of Representatives for a vote as soon as Wednesday, and to the Senate by the […]

The Michigan House is expected to consider a bill as soon as Wednesday, December 12, that protects the rights of responsible dog owners in the state by prohibiting municipalities from enacting breed-specific policies. Municipalities would still be permitted to enact other policies and regulations on dog owners, so long as these laws do not target […]

Many breeders design holiday cards and send them out digitally or via “snail mail” to puppy buyers, friends, and family. Holidays are a great time to get in touch with your puppy owners and thank them for giving wonderful homes to your special pups. We thank these breeders for sharing their cards and hope they […]

StoneBull BullMastiffs is a small hobby kennel located in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. Owners Steve Krulish and Jackie Smith have been involved in Bullmastiffs since 1989. With each litter, they say that their goals remain the same: to produce sound, healthy puppies that are good examples of the breed and who will enrich […]

The love, time and patience that breeders put into each litter is evident by the well-tempered, healthy puppies they send home with excited new puppy owners. New puppy owners may not be well informed about the benefits of pet insurance and turn to their breeder for advice. To help breeders best advise their puppy buyers, […]