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Dog Show Lingo

by Aimee Amodio

15 Feb 2008 05:35 PM

Have you been watching the dog shows lately? Maybe you saw the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship during Super Bowl weekend. Maybe you watched the famous Westminster Kennel Club Show this week. Dog shows -- like any kind of competition -- come with their own special lingo.

About the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

by Aimee Amodio

04 Feb 2008 04:11 PM

If you had your eye on Animal Planet over the weekend, you probably saw the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship broadcast.

Crufts: England's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

by Courtney Mroch

08 Mar 2007 10:37 AM

The later part of the 1800s sure saw a rise of interest in dogs. It seems that showing off a dog's talent and/or beauty became quite fashionable, and as a result so did dog shows. The precedent of which continues today.

The History of the Australian Cattle Dog

by Courtney Mroch

23 Feb 2007 10:35 AM

It is known by many names --Australian Heeler, Hall's Heelers, and Queensland Heeler-- and there is some dispute about which breeds were ultimately responsible for its development. The only thing where there's no room for debate is about where it originated: Australia.

All the President's Pets (Washington and Lincoln's, At Least)

by Courtney Mroch

22 Feb 2007 03:26 PM

Monday was President's Day. A virtual trip to the Presidential Pet Museum made it easy to hail the resident pets-in-chief throughout history.

All Hail the Resident Pets in Chief!

by Courtney Mroch

19 Feb 2007 01:24 PM

Photo by Peter Mackay Presidents are often known for their policies, diplomacy (or lack thereof), and in some unfortunate cases their scandals or assassinations. In honor of Presidents' Day, I thought I'd focus on a different side of the White House.

Best in Show: A History of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

by Courtney Mroch

14 Feb 2007 03:32 PM

It's covered live on TV, has special reporters, style, excitement, and stars, but it's not the Grammy Awards, the Golden Globes, or the Oscars...it's the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! The Westminster Kennel Club's 131th Annual Dog Show wrapped up yesterday. "Ch. Felicity's Diamond Jim," a.k.a.



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