Weimaraner, Stoli, Makes AKC History

Weimaraner, Stoli, Leaves Paw Prints in AKC History Books as First AKC Grand Champion

The American Kennel Club’s first-ever Grand Champion title earner – a 4-year-old Weimaraner named GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden, completed the title requirements to earn the newest AKC title at the Coronado Kennel Club all-breed dog show on May 18, 2010.

Stoli completed his title with 25 Grand Championship points, including five majors, which he won at six consecutive shows held in Albuquerque, N.M. on May 14-18, 2010. He won a Best of Breed and also a Best of Opposite Sex at two specialties held on May 14 by the Weimaraner Club of Albuquerque. On May 15-16 Stoli won Best of Breed at the Rio Grande Kennel Club dog shows. Finally, on May 17-18, Stoli won Best of Breed at the Coronado Kennel Club dog shows.

Read full article at AKC.org

TripleSure: Amazing Natural Flea Control & Multi-Tick Remedy Spray On

TripleSure® natural flea control and tick killer is an oil-in-water solution that you spray on your pet. TripleSure® is a healthy, convenient, premium product made with the same high standards as those applied to products made for human use.

Every two weeks, depending on your pet’s outdoor activities, spray liberally but not to the point of saturation. Begin spraying your pet at the tail and continue with the entire coat, including legs and under body. Then pamper your pet by hand fluffing the fur in the opposite direction it normally lays to assure penetration to the skin.

The active ingredients in TripleSure® are organic and natural. Contact with your skin or your pet’s skin is harmless. Your home will fill with the rich aroma of cedar oil and peppermint oil, like a log cabin filled with candy canes.

And unlike the toxic chemical brand name pesticides, our “mode of action” for killing fleas and ticks is NOT through the product entering your pet’s blood stream. Instead, TripleSure® kills fleas and ticks on contact, then is absorbed into the animal’s hair follicles like thousands of tiny wicks to create a no-entry barrier to insects.

After 125 years, American Kennel Club opens competitions to mutts

For the first time in the 125-year history of the American Kennel Club -- the venerable organization whose mission is to "advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs" -- mutts are being allowed to compete alongside the champion bloodlines.

Read more about this story at the WashingtonPost.com

Release of Marmaduke Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck

With Great Danes set to take center stage in the release of "Marmaduke," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Great Dane Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home.

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Henzilla the Giant Rubber Chicken - Here her roar

Henzilla the Giant Rubber Chicken by Charming Pet Products.  We have ours with us at every show and the people just love to squeeze her.  Fun and annoying at the same time.  To purchase go to http://www.ultimatedogstop.com/henzilla.html.

National Pet Week

Did you know it is National Pet Week this week, May 2 – 8. National Pet Week is meant to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.  Visit petweek.org for more details.

Wiener Dog Races 2010 in Buda, Texas Part 2

This was a super fun event to attend this year as usual.