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10/19/2026

⏰ Last call, hunt test folks! The CVC Durham Hunt Test closes TOMORROW evening, and there are still openings in all levels. Beautiful grounds, great weather on the way, food truck, dry camping, judge's dinner Saturday night, raffle — plus a gallery wagon to watch the braces run. If you've been thinking about running, get those entries in! Questions? Reach out to Amy Hagy or Linda Pruitt.

🔁 Shared from Linda Pruitt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380328808760026/permalink/28590586417307554/

10/16/2026

🧠 SAFE CHOICES TAKE CONFIDENCE.
Sometimes doing what's right for you means saying no, stepping away from pressure, or reaching out to someone you trust.
Whether you're a junior learning to navigate the show world or an adult supporting someone else, knowing your boundaries and having people you can turn to are important parts of staying safe.
This Substance Use Prevention Month, we're encouraging our community to look out for one another, make thoughtful choices, and create an environment where asking for help is always okay.
💚 Prevention starts with connection.
If you or someone you love needs resources you can call the national hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for information and referrals about substance use disorder, or we at SHOW-SAFE are always here to help you navigate resources by calling our helpline at 1-859-203-8683. In an emergency, call 911.

10/16/2026

From playtime to daily walks, an active lifestyle starts with the right support. Our tailored nutrition is made to meet dogs' unique needs and support their overall well-being.

📸: Aram

10/16/2026

Hurricane Isaias struck Florida’s Gulf Coast Friday night and carved a destructive path across the Southeast. The storm brought dangerous wind speeds, heavy rain, flooding, and power outages throughout the region. AKC Reunite has donated $2,500.00 to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society in Walton Beach, Florida and another $5,000.00 to the SOS Animal Adoption Center - Enterprise, Alabama in Enterprise, Alabama as their facilities were severely damaged from the storm. We want to thank the staff and volunteers at these organizations as their brave efforts helped keep all the animals in their care safe. Our hearts go out to all the communities that were impacted by this devastating storm.

10/16/2026

As you start to plan for Halloween, keep your pets’ safety top of mind! Chocolate and sugar-free candy can be dangerous and even deadly! Keep these treats out of reach! https://www.akcreunite.org/halloween-toxins/

10/16/2026

Reminder: Join us on Tuesday for our next Canine Health Discovery Webinar.

Dr. Evan MacLean will discuss research exploring insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and whether lower levels of this hormone may be associated with an increased risk for canine cognitive dysfunction as dogs age.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 @ 7PM EST
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/46Tu20l

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

New at the Museum of the Dog: “Xoloitzcuintle”

For more than 3,000 years the Xoloitzcuintle, Mexico’s ancient hairless dog, was believed to accompany souls on their final journey, guiding them safely through the nine levels of Mictlán, the underworld of Mesoamerican belief. Revered as guardian, healer, companion, and spiritual guide, the Xolo has inspired artists for centuries, becoming one of the most enduring symbols of Mexican culture and humanity’s remarkable relationship with dogs.

This fall, the AKC Museum of the Dog presents a rare exhibition drawn from the extraordinary private Hoover/Moore Xoloitzcuintle Collection.

Featuring more than 30 paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, and folk artworks by internationally recognized artists from Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Japan, the exhibition traces the Xolo’s journey from ancient mythology to contemporary artistic expression. Works by Brenda Barnum, Daniel Barraza Ortiz, Miriam Salas, Patricia Garcia, Abby Aceves, Mariela López, and others reveal the breed through themes of protection, memory, transformation, family, and identity.

Visitors will encounter everything from vibrant contemporary paintings and master printmaking to historic pottery and traditional ceramic figures, discovering how one extraordinary breed continues to inspire artists across cultures and generations.

“Xoloitzcuintle” runs through January 10, 2027, at the AKC Museum of the Dog, 101 Park Ave., New York, NY, https://museumofthedog.org/

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