Pharaoh hound

At first glance, the Pharaoh Hound should appear both graceful and elegant as well as powerful and athletic. Its build should be one of strength without bulkiness or excessive musculature. Its head is elegant without being fine or extreme. The skull should resemble a blunt wedge, and is long and chiseled with only a slight stop and a muzzle of good length. Its eyes are oval with a keen, noble, alert, and intelligent expression. It has a long, lean, and muscular neck that is slightly arched. Its body is slightly longer than its height at the withers. It has a deep chest that extends down to the elbows and a moderate tuck up. Its shoulders are long and well laid back. Its front legs are long and straight. The back legs are moderately angulated, parallel to each other, and must be in balance with the forelegs. It has a long, fine, straight tail that should reach down to a bit below the point of the hocks. The tail is carried down when relaxed but must not tuck between the legs. When the dog is in motion or is excited, the tail is carried up; either level with, or loosely curled above, the back. Its dewclaw may be removed.

AKC Champions

The American Kennel Club is a very prestigious dog club with members worldwide.  They have published the AKC champions for the years 2001-2008.  This presentation shows the fact sheet and a photo of the winners.

Puppy vaccination

The vaccination of puppies (puppy shots) is one of the crucial steps in assuring the puppy will have a healthy and happy life. The who, what, why, when, where, and how of vaccinations are complicated, and may vary from puppy to puppy. Always consult with your veterinarian to determine which vaccines are appropriate.  To better understand vaccines, it is important to understand how the puppy is protected from disease the first few weeks of its life. 

3 new breeds at Westminster show 2010

By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer – Fri Feb 12, 4:08 am ET

NEW YORK – His name is Alchemy — a sleek Irish red and white setter, high-energy but gentle.

Next week, he'll represent one of three new breeds making their debut at the Westminster Kennel Club's world-class dog show alongside the perennial Labrador retriever — just named America's top dog for the 19th consecutive year.

Alchemy, a silky-coated canine from New Jersey, will also step outside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange. That moment will be beamed live to a Times Square giant screen. Schedule of events.