Archive for PETS
Nov
04
Pack of traveling with Fido experts available for interviews
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FIDO Friendly magazine experts available
Marsing, ID – FIDO Friendly is the only magazine dedicated to the Travel & Lifestyle of our canine friends and according to APPA, (American Pet Products Association) spending on pets has increased from $34 billion in 2004 to $47.4 billion now, partly because people are spending more to travel with their pets. The Travel Industry Association of America says 78% of the pets taken on vacation are dogs, with cats coming in second at 15%.
Now in our 10th year, each bimonthly issue of FIDO Friendly includes hotel and destination reviews along with health and wellness topics, dog training advice and the latest fashion trends. Our pack of experts scours the latest in Fido trends, topics, places to explore and health issues Read More→
Nov
04
RUFUS, PAST CHAMPION to APPEAR at KENNEL CLUB
Posted by: | CommentsRUFUS, PAST CHAMPION
to APPEAR at KENNEL CLUB
of PHILADELPHIA DOG SHOWS
November 20 & 21, 2010
Champion Colored Bull Terrier and New Jersey Dog “Rufus” serves as Therapy Dog Ambassador for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina©
OAKS, PA –Rufus, the greatest Colored Bull Terrier in dog show history, will appear at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s Dog Shows the weekend of Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21, with The National Dog Show Presented by Purina taking place on Saturday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. www.nationaldogshow.com
Owned by Barbara and Tom Bishop of Holmdel, NJ, Rufus earned Best In Show at both The National Dog Show Presented by Purina and The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2005. The highly decorated canine boasts 35 Best in Show awards and 138 Terrier Group First Place finishes. He has retired from the show circuit to work as a therapy dog with Angel on a Leash, interacting with children and adults at schools, hospitals, nursing homes and animal rescue leagues.
Rufus serves as Therapy Dog Ambassador for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina. He will be introduced in the stadium show ring Saturday at around noon and will meet and greet his fans on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. and on Sunday from 9-10 a.m. at the Purina Pro Plan area.
After several years in various locations, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Shows will be held in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for at least the next three years. This year, over 2,000 dogs will compete each day in the AKC-sanctioned all-breed dog shows. They are benched shows, which means the dogs and handlers must remain on-site through the weekend, allowing dog lovers close encounters with over 160 breeds. The owners typically celebrate the origins of the breed with decorated exhibits that teach about the breed’s history and unique attributes.
Take-part in family-friendly fun with live agility, flying disc and diving dogs over two great days: November 20 & November 21, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, located off the Oaks exit of PA Route 422. Just 20 miles from Center City and just five miles from King of Prussia.
WHERE: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, 100 Station Avenue, located just off the Oaks exit of Route 422, 20 miles from Center City Philadelphia and just five miles from King of Prussia and Valley Forge.
TICKET INFO: Adults: $12, Children 12 and under: $6
HOURS: Saturday, November 20 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
INFO:
Directions and discounts are available at www.nationaldogshow.com
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Nov
04
SIX NEW AKC BREEDS TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER AT THE KENNEL CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA DOG SHOWS
Posted by: | CommentsSIX NEW AKC BREEDS TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER
AT THE KENNEL CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA DOG SHOWS
Meet them at The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Shows on November 20 and 21 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
OAKS, PA–Six new breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) will make their national network television debut at The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Shows November 20 and 21, 2010 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue in Oaks, PA. More than 160 AKC-sanctioned breeds will compete for Best in Breed, Group Winner, and Best in Show honors. The prestigious annual cluster of shows Read More→
