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New Tool for Purebred Dog Breeders

In March 2016, the American Kennel Club posted an article titled, “Why We Need Purebred Dog Breeders”. One paragraph in that article talked about dwindling gene pools in some breeds. The article went on to state that with such small…

AKC Statement Urges New Import Protocols to Protect Pet and Public Health

The American Kennel Club has recently released a statement sounding the alarm about the rising number of dogs imported into this country by opportunistic retail rescue organizations who, themselves are totally lacking in oversight and operate with impunity. The AKC…

CALLING CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS: AB 485 IS A BAD IDEA!

Government overreach will punish the wrong people. California Assembly Bill AB 485, now headed for the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development, has been set for hearing on Monday, June 26, 2017. Please contact them now, and voice…

Hemangiosarcoma breakthrough in the fight against cancer

New drug improves survival rate in dogs. University of Minnesota has announced the breakthrough trial of a new drug that improves survival rates in dogs diagnosed with a cancer called hemangiosarcoma (HSA). The research and results were published recently published…

Canine Inflluenza Concerns

Canine Influenza of a strain (H3N2) not common to this country is spreading like a wildfire. June 2017 - If you plan to travel with your dog or attend sporting events, BEWARE. Symptoms of this new strain of Canine Flu…

California Assembly Bill 485 and Reasons Why it should NOT be considered at this time!

Today, May 17th, California Assembly Bill 485 will be going before the California State Assembly Committee on Appropriations. AB 485 seeks to mandate that all dogs, cats and rabbits offered for retail sale be obtained solely from public or private…

New department at AKC established to help ailing clubs

Weaknesses within AKC clubs is hurting the sport of purebred dogs. The American Kennel Club has finally begun to recognize that the organization is only as strong as it’s supporting member clubs and has developed a new division, the Club…

OPIOID ABUSE - the nation’s number one epidemic: Where there is a will, there’s a way

Cannot feed your opioid habit? Try your vet! While thirty-three State laws currently require medical professionals to check their state prescription drug monitoring databases before prescribing opioids in order to see if the patient has a recent history of receiving…

For the health of your dog: Anal Sac Maintenance

Anal Sacs – what are they? Are they a problem? Anal sacs also known as “scent glands” arefound on the left and right sides of theanus at 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock positions respectively. Cats and skunks have them too…

The AKC's Lopsided Points System - How it is hurting Norwegian Elkhound Competition in California and Arizona

The American Kennel Club’s Lopsided Points System and how it is hurting Norwegian Elkhound Competition in California and ArizonaBy Margaret Williamson Ever wondered how the American Kennel Club computes conformation competition points for the purebred dog? All dog show points…

Your pet, your choice

On August 8, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Board of Directors unanimously approved a new Canine Legislation Position Statement on Pet Choice. The statement (below) takes a strong stand in support of pet choice, education and responsible pet selection as…