On October 16 & 17, the American Kennel Club and the Cat Fanciers Association held a “Meet the Breeds” event in New York City. Over 39,000 dog and cat lovers attended and welcomed the chance to meet more than 1,000 dogs and cats, representing 200 breeds. From the more common Golden Retriever and Siamese cat to some of the rarer breeds, such as the Otterhound and American Curl cat, dog and cat lovers were treated to interactive, decorative displays and allowed to meet and...
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We find Halloween fun and exciting but our pets may find it confusing and scary. Fear, anxiety, frequently opened doors and new unexpected household dangers can all be dangerous for our pets at Halloween. Below are some tips to keep your pet safe and happy. Candy, especially chocolate, should be kept well out of reach from your pets. Not only is chocolate toxic to pets but wrappers, made of tin foil, Mylar and other plastic, can also get stuck in your pet’s throat or...
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There’s a new program in the Portsmouth area, the Seacoast Canine Owners Outreach Program, or SCOOP, which is educating dog owners about the dangers of not picking up after their dogs. Here’s the Seacoast Online article - “SCOOP’s main goal is to educate the public on the health hazards that are contained in pet waste left behind on our coastline,” he said. “Dog waste is made up of nearly 100 percent E. coli bacteria, which is communicable to human beings and can cause salmonella...
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Last week, a 9 1/2 year old bitch had a routine operation to remove “lumps and bumps.” Everything went well and she was on her way to being healed up (although she was hating being leash walked). I tend to fuss over our dogs, so posting on NH Pets online has taken a back seat to caring for our Aged Wonder. Unfortunately, starting Tuesday and finishing yesterday, one of the incisions totally opened up leaving her with a gaping hole in the back of...
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Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling certain bags of their BLUE Wilderness Chicken (Dog), BLUE Basics Salmon (Dog), BLUE Large Breed Adult Chicken due to the potential of increased Vitamin D. From their web site: At Blue Buffalo, nothing is more important than the health and well being of our dogs and cats, so it’s consistent with this guiding principle that we are voluntarily recalling specific production runs of our Wilderness Chicken-Dog, Basics Salmon-Dog and Large Breed Adult Dog products, as we have reason to...
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Here’s a report from D.O.G.S.’s booth at the Sled Dog Trade Fair and lots of pictures (click on a picture for a larger version): Thanks to Britain Hill who sponsored a table for D.O.G.S. at the 15th Annual Northern New England Sled Dog Trade Fair held October 2 & 3 at the Hopkinton Fair Grounds in Contoocook. The weather was a little chilly for people but perfect for the dogs. What an amazing weekend. We saw so many beautiful dogs and talked to several...
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Does your dog seem shy to you? Is your dog afraid to meet new people, new dogs, or walk in new areas? Does your dog jump away when something new is experienced? Shyness in dogs has many causes. Sometimes it is due to lack of socialization when the dog was young. Those early weeks where the pup is learning about the world are a very important time for the pup to be introduced to as many things as possible so they become comfortable with...
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Here’s a good example of an animal charity making a donation that really will help the animals. From the American Kennel Club - – Microchipping Supplies Will Stock 40 Companion Animal Mobile Equipment Trailers in North Carolina – To assist with future North Carolina disaster relief efforts, AKC Companion Animal Recovery has donated eighty boxes of AKC CAR pet microchips and forty ProScan700 universal microchip scanners, a $32,800 value, to the North Carolina State Animal Response Team (NC SART). These microchips and scanners will...
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A New Hampshire dog breeder is receiving a national honor. From the Seacoast Online: When Leslie Frank decided to pursue her passion for dogs, she never thought she would end up the winner of the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award in the herding category. Frank, a resident of Kensington, has been breeding Australian shepherds for the past 44 years at her home on Propwash Farm. “I fell in love. I loved the first dog I owned and wanted more,” she said....
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MERRIMACK — The Chinook Club of America, Inc., the AKC parent club for the New Hampshire state dog, will be holding their national specialty on Sept. 26 at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery facility in Merrimack.This rare breed will have Class A Match competitive classes for puppies and adult dogs. The brewery will also be the site of the of the Souhegan Kennel Club’s all-breed Match and Obedience and Rally trials as well as the Great Dane and Collie Club of NH specialties .Chinooks are a...
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New Hampshire pet lovers have a lot of choices about what to do next weekend. On Saturday, September 25 - September 25th is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the he N.H. Fish and Game Department grounds at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord will be transformed into a giant outdoor Sporting Expo from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 25, 2010. Admission is free. Under the big top, more than 60 product manufacturer representatives will present exhibits, demonstrations and activities for visitors. Come...
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The AKC® Humane Fund announced the winners of the 11th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities in each of the following five categories: Exemplary Companion Dog, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Therapy and Service. A press conference celebrating their accomplishments was held at TD Bank in midtown Manhattan today. “The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence celebrate what dogs contribute to our lives and these five...
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