London Wins Best in Show at Eleventh Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Standard Poodle "London" Wins Best in Show at Eleventh Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

National Champion Emerges From Record-Setting Entry of Nearly 4,000 Canine Competitors

2010 National Champion "Reckon" Wins Eukanuba World Challenge

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show honors and $50,000 in prize money went to GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction, a Standard Poodle known affectionately as "London" owned by Beth Harris, Michel Molnar and Jamie Danburg of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Before a crowd at the Orange County Convention Center Sunday night "London" was crowned "National Champion" by Best in Show judge Mrs. Polly Smith after a weekend of intense canine competition.

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – recognized as one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world – joined a range of canine sporting events all under one roof, including the AKC Agility Invitational and the AKC National Obedience Invitational. These highly anticipated events featured more than 4,900 dogs vying for "top dog" bragging rights and more than $225,000.

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be telecast on ABC Network Television on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Check local listings for airtimes.

Best in Show Finalists and Group Winners
After winning Best of Breed competitions the following top dogs went on to win in their respective groups and compete for Best in Show:

Sporting: GCH CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, a Black Cocker Spaniel known as "Beckham" owned by B. Vandeman, C. Douglas, M. Walker, C. Cassidy and L. Moore of Dallas, TX.

Hound: GCH CH Downhome Hitech Innovator, a Harrier known as "Chet" owned by Joe and Carla Sanchez of Murrieta, CA.

Working: GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, a Boxer known as "Scarlett" owned by D. McCarroll, M. Fagan, J. Billhardt & S. Tenenbaum of Aptos, CA.

Terrier: GCH CH Steele Your Heart, a Wire Fox Terrier known as "Eira" owned by Torie Steele and Maryann Roma of Malibu, CA.

Toy: GCH CH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, an Affenpinscher known as "Joe" owned by Zoila Truesdale and Mieke Cooymans of Seekonk, MA.

Non-Sporting: GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction, a Standard Poodle known as "London" owned by Beth Harris, Michel Molnar and Jamie Danburg of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Herding: GCH CH Babheims Captain Crunch, a German Shepherd Dog known as "Cap" owned by J. & S. Moses, D. Stern, J. Lange, C. Navarro and M. Deschamp of Carrollton, GA.

Other top-dogs awarded during the two-day event included the following:

Eukanuba World Challenge
This international event featured 44 top-winning dogs from six continents. GCH CH Propwash Reckon, an Australian Shepherd representing the United States and owned by Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington was awarded a hefty purse of $10,000 along with the title of "Eukanuba World Challenge Champion." "Reckon" also won the 2010 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship!

Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show
GCH CH Thaon's Mowgli, an Afghan Hound known as "Mowgli" was awarded Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show, edging out more than 1,300 dogs representing 35 percent of the total competitors entered in the "Bred-By Exhibitor" competition. Mowgli's owners Jay Hafford, James Blanchard, A. Sterner & D. Rogers of Valley Center, CA were awarded a $15,000 cash prize. Breeders Jay Hafford and James Blanchard are participants in the AKC Breeder of Merit program.

Edison's Knick Knack, a Russell Terrier owned by Bonnie J. Edison of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

Junior Showmanship
In the Junior Showmanship competition, for handlers from between 9 to 18 years of age, Emma Grayson Echols with her Yorkshire Terrier "Tucker" was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler, along with a $2,000 scholarship.

Agility and Obedience Competitions
The 2011 AKC National Obedience Invitational and the AKC Agility Invitational were held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The two events demonstrated the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler and were the culmination of thousands of trials held throughout the year. For the first time ever, obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were also held.

The AKC National Obedience Invitational Champion is OTCH Spirit's Zim Zam Zoom UDX6 OM4, a Golden Retriever owned by Ward Falkner of North Vancouver, BC Canada.

AKC National Juniors Obedience Competition
Juniors who participated in the inaugural AKC National Juniors Obedience Competition competed in three age divisions (Junior: Under 12 on the day of the event; Intermediate: 12 and under 15; and Senior: 15 and under 18) in Beginner Novice and/or Novice classes twice, based on their AKC obedience accomplishments.

Placing first in their divisions were:

Beginner Novice Junior: Tyler Paul and "Bandit," an All-American Dog

Beginner Novice Intermediate: Mica Bender and "Ginger," a German Shepherd Dog

Beginner Novice Senior: Brianne Farr and "Dare," a Border Collie

Novice Junior: Natalie Blood and "Willow," a Labrador Retriever

Novice Intermediate: Morgan Gardner and "Beck," a Labrador Retriever

Novice Senior: Kelsey Corn and "Turner," a Border Collie

Five agility dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the five height categories – were crowned at the AKC Agility Invitational, which brought together more than 590 dogs from across the country and beyond.

Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) were:

8" – MACH Honey Come Quick "Tangle," an All-American owned and handled by Dana Pike from Wilmington, IL

12" – CH MACH5 Ravendune Right on Target CDX RAE OF "T", a Poodle owned and handled by Cathi Winkles from Bloomfield Hills, MI

16" – MACH3 Carazo's Rogue in Red NF "Rogue", an Australian Cattle Dog owned by Nicole & Stephen Carazo, Handled by Stephen Carazo from Riverside, CA

20" – CH MACH4 Colquhoun's No Time to Relax RN MXF TQX "Miller", a Bearded Collie owned and handled by Karen Barratt from Galveston, TX

24" – MACH8 Thomwoods Flare CD MXF TQX "Flare", a Doberman Pinscher owned and handled by Yvonne Mancino from Pataskala, OH

AKC Juniors Agility Competition
Juniors who participated in the inaugural AKC Juniors Agility Competition competed in either the Junior Excellent or Superior Classes, depending on whether they had achieved an agility title.

Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) in the Junior Excellent class were:


8"- "Tinkerbelle," a Papillon handled by Chase Koetter

12"- "Taufie," a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Anneka Mikel Dahle

16"- "Bud," a Shetland Sheepdog handled by William Zachary Freedman

20"- "Seacrett," a Border Collie handled by Kaitlyn Dreese

24"- "Dash," a Belgian Malinois handled by Kyle Scripko

Placing first in their height division (8", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) in the Junior Superior class were:


8"- "Tad," a Beagle handled by Clayton Cook

16"- "Fuze," a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Brooke Netherland

20"- "Karli Renay," a Border Collie handed by Kaitlyn Dreese

24"- "Sniffy," an All-American Dog handled by Steven Pink

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world. Its rules and regulations govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year.

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Some Strange Dog Laws Down In Conroe, TX

My question is how can the Montgomery County Animal Control and the Montgomery County Sheriff's not arrest an animal abuser who has left his dog to die in his back yard and has still not buried the poor dog.

The dead dogs neighbor Linda Lindemood said: That poor little dog was malnourished. He was tied to a fence with a cable and you could see his backbone. I called animal control and asked them to come out and see if they could take care of it before it was too late. Now he's dead and he's still chained to the fence. It breaks my heart.

photo by Eric S. Swist

Linda Lindemood went on to say: All I want is for him to be buried, That little dog is just sitting there getting rained on; it's not right. The owner's walking back and forth from his house to his car, not doing a thing about it. I just want him to be buried. That's the right thing to do.

So why is nobody arresting this animal abuser and how come the poor dog hasn't been buried ? I don't care what their excuses are, at least they could bury the dog.

Read the article by Jennie Branch here.

Dynamite Specialty Products New All-Natural Dog Biscuit

All-Natural Dog Biscuits from Dynamite to Be Featured Monday on Nat’l Radio

Jos Zamzow will talk about Canine Cookies, the wheat-free, corn-free all-natural dog biscuit from Dynamite Specialty Products, on the nationally syndicated My Buddy Butch radio show on Monday at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST).

Jos Zamzow, chief operating officer of Dynamite Specialty Products here, will talk about Canine Cookies, a wheat-free, corn-free all-natural dog biscuit, on the nationally syndicated My Buddy Butch radio show on Monday at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST).

The all-natural dog treat was introduced earlier this year.

“Because of recent increases in dog allergies, many people are looking for corn-free, wheat-free and gluten-free dog food,” Zamzow said. “Dog treats with cereal grains such as wheat and corn cause a variety of dog allergies, including itchy skin and ears, and excessive weight gain.

The My Buddy Butch show runs on radio stations, including satellite radio, in selected markets across the nation. It also can be heard on the Internet at mybuddybutch.com.

“We had requests for healthy dog biscuits because so many dog treats have questionable ingredients, including chemical preservatives such as BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and ethoxyquin,” Zamzow explained. “Several dog trainers who use our all-natural, gluten-free dog food, asked us for an easy-to-feed healthy dog treat to use in training.”

The gluten-free dog food, as well as all other Dynamite animal feeds, is formulated according to standards of the American Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. The paw-shaped, natural dog biscuits cost $19.95 for a 2.5-pound bag.

A family-owned business that has specialized in animal nutrition for four generations, Dynamite Specialty Products makes products for virtually every member of the animal kingdom. It has long developed all-natural dog food and nutritional supplements for show dogs across the country and prize-winning racehorses. Its specialists in dog nutrition and animal nutrition can recommend exactly what vitamins, minerals and other supplements best support dogs with allergies, horses with laminitis, cats whose owners make their own food, and cows with digestive issues.

Dynamite has worked with veterinarians and university researchers to produce specialty foods to correct nutritional deficiencies in animals ranging from Canadian muskoxen to peregrine falcons to zoo exotics.

Dynamite uses only natural ingredients, made in the United States for better quality control. Throughout its history of making natural dog food, it has always looked at alternatives to animal by-products, antibiotics, chemical preservatives, fumigants, artificial coloring and other additives that have later caused dog allergies and other health problems. Its manufacturing processes are so stringently controlled that Dynamite has a separate mill to produce feed for herbivores, such as horses and poultry that are especially sensitive to contamination from meat needed by other species such as dogs and cats.

Dynamite has manufacturing facilities in Idaho and Iowa.

Additional information on natural dog food and dog vitamin and mineral supplements is available at DynamiteSpecialty.com or by calling (800) 697-7434.

Did You Enter Havahart® Wireless Dog Food for a Year Contest

Win Free Dog Food for a Year from Havahart® Wireless


Entries will be accepted from December 9th through January 31st 2012, with one lucky price winner receiving a year's supply of free dog food!

Havahart® Wireless, leading producer of electric dog fences, and Spike their chocolate lab mascot, are excited to announce a sweepstakes that will help save you money while keeping your favorite canine well fed. Entries will be accepted from December 9th through January 31st 2012, with one lucky price winner receiving a year’s supply of free dog food!

“Havahart® Wireless loves dogs and we know that all dogs love their specific brand of quality dog food,” explained Andy Long, Category Development Manager. “For that reason we decided to reward one lucky canine with a year’s supply of the dog food of his or her choice.”

To enter for your chance to win, please visit http://www.havahartwireless.com/free-dog-food-contest. Only one entry per person will be accepted, multiple entries will disqualify all entries for that entrant, no purchase is necessary to enter. All terms and conditions are posted on the sweepstakes page for review.

Spike will be randomly selecting a winner on February 1, 2012. The winner will be notified via email. Total price value is up to $250, the equivalent of 160lbs of dog food for the year!

About Havahart® Wireless
After 8 years of research Havahart® Wireless and its partners successfully develops the latest generation in wireless dog fence technology with an instant circular dog fence that expands up to a 400 foot radius and the world's first wireless dog fence that shapes to any yard. Both systems are designed to address the consumer's need for a reliable, user-friendly, economical fencing solution capable of providing an extended dog roaming area not found in the industry today. Havahart® Wireless brings an unparalleled level of technical sophistication to the wireless dog fencing industry that's groundbreaking without breaking ground.

Arrow Brand Dog Food Recall

Another dog food recalled by a company named DeRidder-based O'Neal's Feeders Supply Inc. from Deridder, LA which is recalling their Arrow Brand dog food because it had levels of aflatoxin from the corn used in the dog food.


Aflatoxin is a chemical produced by several Aspergillus fungi, primarily Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, under certain conditions when they grow in ears or on grain. These fungi also cause ear rots, but their presence does not always mean aflatoxin contamination.

Looking at this photo you can only wonder how many other companies use stuff like this in your pets food.

So if you have happened to purchased this dog food with a manufactured date between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011that was sold in Louisiana and Texas please bring it back to where you purchased it. Their phone number is (337)463-8665 if you need to call them.

I think that I’ll stick to cooking my dogs food myself.

Best Friends Animal Society Gets Celebrities Help With New Program

Best Friends Animal Society Launches ‘Acclaimed Ambassador’ Program; Celebrities to Help Spread Word About Homeless Pets in USA

The program, in which celebrities from all walks of life lend their name to Best Friends Animal Society’s national work on behalf of homeless pets, is in full swing with the introduction of its own web site and ambassadors will be at work on many projects in 2012.

Best Friends Animal Society, one of America’s best known animal welfare organizations, announces its new Acclaimed Ambassadors program featuring celebrities amping up their star power on behalf of homeless pets everywhere.

The program, in which celebrities from all walks of life lend their name to Best Friends' national work on behalf of homeless pets, is in full swing with the introduction of its own web site and ambassadors will be at work on many projects in 2012.

“From the time we started working in Los Angeles in the early 1990s, we have had the support of many people in the entertainment industry,” said Silva Battista, a co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society. “In our new Acclaimed Ambassadors program we have a formal platform through which our celebrity friends can show their support for our mission.

"Best Friends Acclaimed Ambassadors are involved in many aspects of the organization’s outreach programs, as well as visiting and volunteering at our sanctuary for homeless pets in southern Utah. They also help us promote timely issues through social media sites.”

Typical of the celebrities' activities is is the recently released “I Believe” television public service announcement (PSA) starring actors Lisa Edelstein and James Avery and singer/musicians Travis Clark and Emmylou Harris, all of whom speak out on behalf of the animals. The PSA recently made its debut in selected markets and will continue to be circulated during the holiday season.

Another example of a celebrity helping Best Friends spread a message of animal kindness was a recent article in Rolling Stone Magazine about singer/songwriter Willie Nelson’s open letter to the residents of Ohio. Nelson wrote a letter to the Ohio legislature to show support for Ohio House Bill 14, which would reverse a law that declares certain dog breeds inherently vicious while strengthening associated laws targeting irresponsible dog owners.

In the past year, Travis Clark of the “We the Kings” rock band appeared in a humorous video PSA as part of the organization’s “Invisible Dogs” campaign, designed to get people thinking about the homeless dogs in local shelters waiting to be seen and adopted.

Actress Rachelle Lefevre has served as spokesperson for Best Friends’ puppy mill initiatives including this PSA. New York-based actor Kevin Conway, who manages his own community cat colony, did a PSA on behalf the organization's efforts to help free-roaming cats.

Following is the complete list of Best Friends Animal Society Acclaimed Ambassadors:

Alyssa Milano
Amy Smart
Anna Maria Horsford
Autumn Reeser
Bill Maher
Bruce Weber
Carrie Ann Inaba
Charlize Theron
Cloris Leachman
Denise Richards
Dr. Jane Goodall
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Emmanuelle Vaugier
Emmylou Harris
Eric Stonestreet
Eric Roberts
Gabrielle Anwar
Hawk Koch
Ian Somerhalder
James Avery
Jason Gray Stanford
Jillian Michaels
Joanna Krupa
Julie Marie Berman
Katherine Heigl
Kelly Wearstler
Kevin Conway
Kristin Bauer
Laura Dern
Linda Hunt
Lisa Edelstein
Lu Parker
Maggie Q
Maggie Lawson
Neko Case
Nils and Amy Lofgren
Patrick Fabian
Rachelle Lefevre
Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner
Timothy Omundson
Travis Clark and We The Kings
Tricia Helfer
Valery Ortiz
Willie Nelson
Yeardley Smith

To find out more about Best Friends Animal Society’s Acclaimed Ambassador program visit http://acclaimedambassadors.bestfriends.org/.

About Best Friends Animal Society®:
Best Friends Animal Society is a nonprofit organization building no-kill programs and partnerships that will bring about a day when there are No More Homeless Pets®. The society's leading initiatives in animal care and community programs are coordinated from its Kanab, Utah, headquarters, the country's largest no-kill sanctuary. This work is made possible by the personal and financial support of a grassroots network of supporters and community partners across the nation.

Become a fan of Best Friends Animal Society on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety

Follow Best Friends on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BFAS

Ok Syracuse, NY Who Was Driving The Pickup Truck That Was Dragging A Pit Bull

What was being witnessed by a few drivers along Interstate 81 in Syracuse, N Y was a pit bull being dragged by her chain by an animal abuser in his pickup truck.

The poor dog had to be killed due to all the injuries from being dragged at sixty five miles an hour. I hope whoever was driving that truck gets caught and serves serious time.

If anyone has any information on the owner of the truck please call 315-454-3469

Read the article by Douglass Dowty here.