"Pampered Pets": dog breeds

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Friday, July 9, 2010

First 10 AKC Grand Champions in Each Breed-Receive Special Medallion

[Tuesday, July 06, 2010]

- First-Ever AKC Grand Champion "Stoli" Recognized at Oklahoma Dog Show -

In recognition of the newest American Kennel Club® Grand Champion conformation title, a special blue enamel AKC Medallion will be sent to the owners of the first 10 Grand Champion title holders in each AKC-recognized breed to mark this historic achievement.
To kick off the Grand Champion medallion program Director of AKC Event Management Michael Canalizo, joined by AKC Board Member Lee Arnold and Executive Field Representative Sue Vroom, made a special presentation to the first-ever Grand Champion, GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, a 4-year-old Weimaraner affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden. Stoli received a special gold AKC Medallion at the Oklahoma City Kennel Club show on July 2, 2010.

Westminster Dog Show 2011

The Westminster Dog Show is one of the premier competitions in the US. According to the official website, six breeds will be making their Westminster debuts in 2011 now that they have been recognized by the American Kennel Club and made eligible for competition in conformation shows.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/photogalleries/westminster/

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Tillamook Cheddar

Tillamook Cheddar (b. Greenwich, Connecticut, January 17, 1999; also called Tillie for short) is a Jack Russell terrier dog from Greenwich, Connecticut. She is one of the world's most widely shown and successful animal painters, having had 16 solo exhibitions of her work throughout the United States as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Bermuda. Her paintings have sold for up to US $2,150.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Dog Breeds

There are over 800 being recognized by various kennel clubs worldwide. As all dog breeds have been derived from mixed-breed dog populations, the term "purebred" has meaning only with respect to a certain number of generations. Let's examine the Beagle, Great Dane, Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier), and Maltese.