AKC Museum of the Dog CEO and Executive Director, Alan Fausel interviews AKC President and CEO, Dennis Sprung on how the American Kennel Club coordinated efforts to assist the SAR handlers and dogs at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Continue reading 9/11 Remembered: Search and Rescue Dogs
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AKC Museum of the Dog Search and Rescue Plush
In honor of the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11, the AKC Museum of the Dog is offering for sale these 10″ plush search and rescue dogs. Aren’t they cute?
Click here to order. Or, if you’re in the town so nice they named it twice, stop by the museum and be sure to visit the gift shop! Their address: 101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10178.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Top Dogs Virtual Exhibit from AKC Museum of the Dog
Announcing the Top Dogs Virtual Tour! Join us for a FREE virtual tour of this exhibition! Just reserve a free “ticket” and you will be emailed a link to the tour. No donation is required, but always appreciated.
This exhibition takes a closer look at the top ten breeds, examines their histories, and speculates what exactly about them captures the hearts and minds of so many Americans.
The in-person exhibit at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC runs from May 6th to August 31st; I’m assuming the virtual tour is the same.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
AKC Museum of the Dog Store
Every once in a while, I make a post about goings-on at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City. What I didn’t know until recently is that they have an awesome museum store that you can access online if you can’t make it to the city so nice they named it twice.
They have holiday items, stationery, and dog toys, among other things. One of my favorites is pictured above and featured in the Home Decor section. It’s a needlepoint valet tray featuring a really cute Bulldog Butler. Continue reading AKC Museum of the Dog Store
Saturday Survey: Westminster 2020
Did you realize the big Westminster show started today? Relax, you haven’t missed any of the main conformation show, but you did miss one of the fun events: masters agility. Prelims were today from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and the finals start at 7:00 pm. If you’re in NYC, you still have time to get to Pier 94 for the finals. Continue reading Saturday Survey: Westminster 2020
Congrats to the new class of NYPD K-9 graduates!
From ABC-7, Eyewitness News, in New York. The NYPD is proud to introduce the 2nd biggest class of K-9 graduates ever, following their induction ceremony Tuesday in Queens.
Congrats to all of these new officers and their handlers.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
AKC Meet The Breeds Event January 2020
Have you ever been to a Meet the Breeds event? They’re a lot of fun, and a great opportunity to do your breed research if you’re thinking about bringing a new dog into your household. And, as a bonus, there will be cats, too! Here’s what turned up in my mail bag this morning: Continue reading AKC Meet The Breeds Event January 2020
AKC Museum of the Dog Returns to NYC
Located in Midtown Manhattan, the newly designed space will house art from famous dog artists such as Sir Edwin Landseer, Maud Earl, Arthur Wardle and many more. It also has a two-story glass vitrine that encases rare porcelains and bronzes, in addition to a library where users can learn about their favorite breeds. The Museum’s first exhibition will be entitled “For the Love of All Things Dog” and combines select works from the AKC’s own collection and that of the Museum. Continue reading AKC Museum of the Dog Returns to NYC
Subway Dogs
The Transit Authority recently banned all non-service dogs on their trains unless the dog fits in a bag. The problem? They didn’t specify bag size. New Yorkers are nothing if not creative, as you can see by the two photos here.
Check out the whole gallery for your viewing enjoyment.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
New York City Dog Parks
My new Monday feature brings you locations and details about dog parks in major cities. This week, we’re looking at New York City, which as you no-doubt know, doesn’t have a lot of green space outside of Central Park. To find out about dog-friendly areas in the city, I consulted Animal Alliance NYC, an initiative of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals. They list several reference sites, one of which is the NYC Parks Department, which in turn offers an extensive list. My list below gives you one example from each borough. Continue reading New York City Dog Parks