Wildwood dog show preps pups for the big contest in NYC - Press of Atlantic City

Wildwood dog show preps pups for the big contest in NYC Press of Atlantic City The Boardwalk Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, which ran from Wednesday to Friday, was put on by three kennel clubs and included separate shows each day, said Susan Shomo, the club's president. The scene on the floor of the Wildwoods Convention Center ... and more »

Purchasing a puppy? Make sure you buy from a reputable breeder - OregonLive.com

Purchasing a puppy? Make sure you buy from a reputable breeder OregonLive.com The parent clubs have a responsibility to serve as “guardians of their breed,” says Patti Strand, a longtime Dalmatian breeder who served on the AKC board for 16 years. The clubs provide helpful information about the breed and typically require their ... and more »

Think Global, Work Local: Pet Ownership as Social Justice - Care2.com (blog)

Think Global, Work Local: Pet Ownership as Social Justice Care2.com (blog) As long as there is a market for the newest, trendiest puppies, there will be puppy mills churning them out. In the wake of releases and re-releases of Disney's animated and live-action 101 Dalmatians films, tremendous numbers of people started buying ...

Specialist to present on pet allergies tonight - Daily O'Collegian

Specialist to present on pet allergies tonight Daily O'Collegian Atopy, or inhalant allergies, is common in a wide range of dog breeds, Neer said. "The few most common breeds are West Highland Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Dalmatians, Pugs and Golden Retrievers," Neer said. Neer said young pets between the ages of 1 ...

Labradoodles: Top dog or a 'Frankenstein' breed? - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com

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Labradoodles: Top dog or a 'Frankenstein' breed? The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com “Working with the breed, there's been frustration over the years,” Ward said. “Everyone wants to infuse everything into it.” The desire for such crosses as dalmatian-poodle or doberman-poodle and breeders who don't properly test their animals before ... and more »