Category New York State

Exhibiting Identity and Restraint at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC

Currently, “Identity and Restraint: Art of the Dog Collar” is on at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City, April 5 to September 4, 2023.

AKC New Breed! Welcome the Bracco Italiano

At the 2023 147th AKC Westminster Dog Show, the Bracco Italiano was announced as an official AKC dog breed in the Sporting Dog Group.

What is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

Buddy Holly, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is the Best in Show winner at the AKC 147th Westminster Dog Show in Queens, NYC on May 9, 2023.

147th AKC Westminster Dog Show 2023 Night One!

Here are the results of night one of the 147th AKC Westminster Dog Show in Queens, NCY – a problematic location.

Fido Fun at the 2023 Westminster Canine Celebration Day!

Festivities started on Saturday, May 6, 2023 with the Canine Celebration Day, and it was a celebration thanks to several dog events including agility, obedience competitions, and dock diving and some really great unseasonably warm sunny weather.

NYC for Dog Lovers: AKC Museum of Dog Events Plus Westminster Announcement

The AKC Museum of the Dog has so many interesting events this November. If you’re in NYC in November, or nearby, plan a visit. Check out all the dog show info…

Doberman in the forest

Always Faithful: Dog War Memorial History and Casting at the Dog Museum, NYC

Dogs – few things tug at our heart strings more than a good dog story, yet most people don’t know how frequently canines are part of combat. Belgian Malinois are generally the military dog of choice followed by German Shepherds, a close second.

Yet what breed of dog graces “Always Faithful,” the first official war US dog memorial? A Doberman Pinscher. Dobermans served as sentries, messengers, cave explorers, mine detectors and scouts in the Pacific during War World II and many marines owe their lives to these dogs. Yet what breed of dog graces “Always Faithful,” the first official war US dog memorial?