Trailblazers: First-Time Westminster Best in Show Winners


Updated 02/13/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

First-Time Westminster Dog Show Best in Show Winner Pictures

Last year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show winner Hickory was the first of her breed, the Scottish deerhound, to win the coveted best in show prize. She's among quite a number of first-timers in the show's 105-year history who will (hopefully!) pave the way for more of their kind. We think that every breed deserves a prize for being cute and unique and we envy the group of judges who ultimately Read more

10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds


Updated 07/31/11 9:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds, Including Tibetan Mastiff

A Red Tibetan Mastiff became the world's most expensive dog when it was recently bought for a cool $1.6 million. But this Chinese breed isn't the only pricey one out there, I've rounded up the nine other most expensive dogs out there, check 'em out! Read more

2011 Westminster Dog Show Winners and Behind-the-Scenes Pics


Updated 02/21/11 8:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of 2011 Westminster Dog Show Winners

In case you missed it, the Westminster Dog Show finished up this week, and we have a top dog! Meet Scottish Deerhound GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, aka Hickory, this year's Best in Show champ! Hickory was the winner of the Hound Group, with Pekingese pup GCH Palacegarden Malachy topping the Toys, Chinese Shar-Pei GCH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway as the Non-Sporting winner, GCH Tolkien Raintree Mister Read more

Meet the 6 New Breeds Debuting at the National Dog Show


Updated 11/25/10 8:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Is the Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day on NBC and Six New Breeds in National Dog Show

The National Dog Show is a Thanksgiving TV tradition in my house — when I win the battle of the big screen away from football, that is. Airing immediately after the Macy's parade on NBC, more than 150 breeds will compete to win best in show. This year we'll see six new AKC-recognized breeds — I've gathered pictures and facts on each one, so click through and be prepared for these furry Read more

Nothing Says NYC Like a Doxie...?


Updated 10/15/10 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dogs that Represent New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut

This weekend is the big Meet the Breeds event in New York City! To celebrate, the AKC and CFA polled voters over on Paw Nation to see which dog and cat breed best represent each of the tristates. See the kitties and pups that came out on top, and why, when starting this slideshow! Source: Thinkstock Read more