Photos and candids from the 80th Annual Red Rose Classic All Breed Dog Shows and Rally Trials, which were held on May 11, 2024, at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.   80th Annual Red Rose Classic All Breed Dog Shows and Rally Trials PRESENTED BY: Lancaster Kennel Club DATE OF SHOW: 05/11/2024 LOCATION: Lebanon, Pennsylvania SHOW CHAIR: CathyAnn Litwin SUPERINTENDENT: Rau Dog Shows, LTD. PREMIUM LIST All show results are available at the Rau Dog Shows, LTD. website . Photos by Dave Martin, President, Lancaster Kennel Club Best in Show - Pointer - GCH Taha ..read more

Photos from the Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club event, held on April 20–21, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah. Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club DATE OF EVENT: 04/20/2024 – 04/21/2024 LOCATION: South Jordan, Utah Photos by April Bruce Critter’s Photography DSC_2087a DSC_0351a DSC_0501a DSC_9615a DSC_1461a DSC_0285a DSC_9692a DSC_1581a DSC_2680a DSC_0595a DSC_2397a DSC_2262a DSC_0128a DSC_2344a DSC_2382a DSC_0900a The post Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club | South Jordan, UT appeared first on Showsight Magazine ..read more

Breed Mentors & Where to Find Them A mentor is a person who provides counsel and guidance—not just news and information. A mentor is a trusted advisor who volunteers their time to share knowledge that was gained through experience. A mentor is someone who cares enough to take on a leadership role, providing direction as well as support. A mentor is always consistent, staying on message until each lesson is learned. A mentor is understanding and patient, never pushing too hard too quickly. A mentor is honest, offering both praise and criticism as needed. A mentor provides the kind of m ..read more

Emerging Evidence indicates Light Therapy Can Improve Sports Performance You’ve likely heard of the healing effects of laser therapy. There is abundant, peer-reviewed scientific evidence that light can penetrate the skin and cell membranes and enter mitochondria (the energy producing factories of the cell). There, the light energy is converted into adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP), the form of energy that the cell uses for healing. This is a photochemical effect comparable to photosynthesis in plants whereby light is absorbed by a leaf and undergoes a chemical change to provide energy for the pla ..read more

The Short-Hair Dutch Shepherd | From the Conformation Ring … To the Field The Dutch Shepherd (DS) is a powerful, well-muscled dog of medium build. They are alert, intelligent, and ready to work. Although similar in body style to the Belgian Shepherds, DS are a unique and distinct breed. The weight of the DS ranges from 42-75 lbs., with a height of 21.5–24.5 inches and a build that is (10:9) proportionally longer than tall. Their lifespan is, on average, 11-14 years. Dutch Shepherds are shown currently in Conformation in the Miscellaneous Class; once this breed moves to full recognition, they ..read more

10 Easy Steps to Support Juniors in AKC Events The American Kennel Club is actively seeking to attract, engage, and retain Juniors and young adults in the purebred fancy. Juniors are our future. Attracting Juniors brings new exhibitors to the sport in Conformation, Companion, and Performance events, builds and revives our breeder base, delivers the AKC message, and reaches new audiences to introduce them to the sport of dogs, adding new enthusiasts to the fancy and to our clubs. See how you and your club can help. 1. Reduced or No Entry Fee for Juniors One way in which clubs have been successf ..read more

AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Search and Rescue Dog: Pocket Interview with the Handler: Jennifer Jordan Hall 1. How did you and Pocket get your start in Search and Rescue? In Human Remains Detection? Jennifer Jordan Hall: Pocket is a 10-year-old Parson Russell Terrier (PRT). She began training to be a Search Dog when she was a tiny puppy. She is nationally certified in trailing (scent-specific live person) and finding human remains on land, water, and in forensic cases. Pocket had her first live find when she was just two years old. About four years ago, a forensic anthropologist whom Poc ..read more

AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Therapy Dog: Tuffie Interview with the Handler Amy McCharty 1. How did you and Tuffie become involved with Alliance of Therapy Dogs? Amy McCarthy: When my Dad was in a nursing home, he truly enjoyed when my Mom and I brought their dog Hannah up to visit him. And the other residents seemed to enjoy the visits also. At that point, I decided I wanted to become involved with Therapy Dog work if my dogs seemed so inclined. Tuffie is actually the fourth Saint Bernard I have had registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. ATD is based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but reg ..read more

Photos and candids from the Erie Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials & Rally Trials, which were held on January 27–28, 2024, at Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.   Erie Kennel Club 2024 All-Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials & Rally Trials PRESENTED BY: Erie Kennel Club DATE OF SHOW: 01/27/2024 – 01/28/2024 LOCATION: Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania SHOW CHAIR: Jeanne Stiner SUPERINTENDENT: MB-F Inc. RESULTS: Saturday 01/27/24 RESULTS: Sunday 01/28/24   Photos by club member Mary Moodey The post Erie Kennel ..read more

Festivities continue with family and friends as we continue to fill our agendas for 2024. Wondrous emotions fill our hearts and minds as we reflect on old and new traditions. Doug Ljungren, AKC VP of Sports and Events, has outdone himself again, teaming up with the Westminster Kennel Club to host a new sporting event at his Oak Hill Farm in Oxford, North Carolina. Pointing Breed Hunting Tests Seek Excellence It has been 38 years since the AKC Pointing Breed Hunting Test program was launched. There have been clarifications and refinements, but the test has essentially remained unchanged. That w ..read more