In his first season as a fully trained bird dog, a male named "Que" got down to business with three chukar finds, including two covey finds, to win the 2019 German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America National Amateur Championship. Que represents...
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![Cascade German Wirehair Named ‘Que’ Wins 2019 National Amateur Championship]()
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![‘Guy,’ a Vizsla, Dominates to Win the 2019 Big Sky Open Shooting Dog Championship]()
A big-hearted, forward-running male Vizsla named "Guy" took charge and won the 2019 Big Sky Ope Shooting Dog Championship. With four finds on sharp-tailed grouse and pheasant, Guy prevailed over Pointers and English Setters at the 1-hour horseback... -
![‘Tam,’ a 15-Inch Beagle, Is No. 1 for Two Straight Years]()
A tricolor male Beagle named "Tam" Is the No. 1 15-inch Beagle. A standout since he was a puppy, Tam excels with his beautiful movement and quiet, calm disposition. The winner of 37 Bests in Show, Tam is the top-winning Beagle for his handler and... -
![Schipperke Named ‘Colton’ Sets Breed Record with 32 Bests in Show]()
A handsome, outgoing Schipperke named "Colton" is the top winner in breed history. Surpassing the 2012 record of 20 Bests in Show held by his uncle, Colton has earned more than 32 Bests in Show and is the first Schipperke to win the Non-Sporting... -
![No. 1 AmStaff Is 'Pancho,' a Top Terrier]()
The No. 1 American Staffordshire Terrier, "Pancho," has been winning top dog shows since he stepped into the ring as a 6-month-old at the prestigious Montgomery County Kennel Club (all terrier) show. The male dog represents the top-winning AmStaff.. -
![‘Hank,’ a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Wins Bests in Show and Is a Master Hunter]()
A 6-year Chesapeake Bay Retriever named "Hank" is the first of his breed to win Best in Show and be recognized as a Master Hunter and Qualified All Age retriever. The talented male hunts waterfowl and pheasants in some of the toughest conditions,... -
![2019 Purina Bird Dog & Shooting Dog Winners]()
Standout bird dogs -- the kind that drives excitement with exceptional bird-finding ability, hard-charing stamina and their stylish stature, while remaining steady to wing and shot -- are the 2018-2019 Purina Award winners in all-age and shooting dog -
![At a Crossroads: The Impact of Genetic Testing on Breed Diversity]()
Genetic testing for canine diseases, including new panel DNA testing and how these tests impact breed diversity and the health of dog breeds, was featured in one of the sessions at the AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health.. -
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Preparing a bitch nutritionally to whelp a litter of puppies begins even before she is bred. Veterinary nutritionists and reproduction specialists agree that body condition -- a body fitness report card -- has an impact on reproductive success. -
![Standard Poodle 'Siba' Wins Best in Show at 2020 Westminster Dog Show]()
A 3 1/2-year-old female Standard Poodle wins Best in Show at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. -
![2020-National-Champion-Bird-Dog-Joe]()
A 4 1/2-year-old male Pointer called "Joe" wins the 2020 National Championship for Bird Dogs. The stylish, fast-moving bird dog overcame wet running conditions and had six quail finds to win the prestigious event. -
![Getting Ready to Have a Healthy Litter of Puppies]()
You’ve bred your bitch, and now begins the wait period for puppies to be born. During this time, your No.
