The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. It also promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs, including the Westminster Dog Show, the National Dog Show, and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The American Kennel Club was formed in 1884. In 1887, the first office was opened, in […]
The dewclaw is an extra digit on on animal’s foot. Dewclaws can be found on some mammals, birds and reptiles. Although they don’t appear to serve any purpose now, the dewclaw is thought to have been another toe at some time. Dogs are the most well-known animal with dewclaws. They are on the inside of […]
Texas has joined other states in banning the use of the gas euthanasia chamber throughout the state. Wayne Pacelle, CEO and President of the HSUS tells us that Representative Jim Moran (D-Va), co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus is reintroducing a federal resolution condemning the use of carbon monoxide gas chambers for euthanasia of […]
