Piedmont KC

12/04/2025

Lab folks have had silvers and dilutes...their standard specifies 3 colors: black, chocolate and yellow. Please do your homework and understand the perspective.

AKC UPDATE!! Thank you all for your signatures and support. The AKC has removed the silver registration option following the LRC's formal request to rescind the decision as they continue to discuss. This problem of dilute "Labradors" is not over, we need to continue to fight to fix this longstanding issue. There is power in numbers!! Thank you all who signed and supported. Labradors come in only 3 colors!! 🖤💛🤎

12/04/2025

Please be careful of.things we give to our dogs. Let's not need an urgent or emergent vet visit please?

12/04/2025

While gifting pets for holidays and other special occasions has grown in popularity in the U.S., there are many factors to consider when it comes to committing someone to a lifetime of pet ownership. AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey shares advice with USA TODAY that people should consider before surprising someone with a pet. https://bit.ly/48x3vq9

12/04/2025

True. Remember too that some of the best dogs in the world never were specialed, were top winners in any category.

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12/04/2025

MEET THE WINNERS OF THE 2025 AKC® HUMANE FUND AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE (ACE) – American Kennel Club

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate six loyal, hard-working dogs and one incredible team that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The winners were car...

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

Please please please trim your dog's nails periodically. They may not enjoy it at all but it is far kinder to the dog to do it on a schedule than make an ordeal for them. I use a grinder and start with little pups and they learn from a tender age that this is expected and necessary. If actively showing your dogs, long nails can push bones out of place and affect the gait.

12/02/2025

Please be aware:
AKC event fee adjustment announced earlier this year will take effect January 1, 2026.
For events occurring on or after January 1, 2026, the total per-entry fee will increase by one dollar across all sports and competition types.
For most, this means an increase from $3.50 to $4.50 per entry (reflecting the combined service and recording fees where applicable).

Fyi... we've been paying the $3.50 in our entry fees for years. That will go to $4.50.
For thr new folks: pay whatever the stated per entry fee... do not add this $4.50 to what you pay. [i.e. if it says $32.00, pay $32 and *not* $36.50]
All of this is info is in the fine print on entry forms and in premiums.

12/01/2025

Perspective!

12/01/2025

11/30/2025

We haven't had much rain lately and it bears thought to ask everyone to be careful. Find your favorite weather source.
A great many people are coming back from holiday travels (shows & family). I traveled to Charlotte Fri and Sat. There were more than 5 deer in and beside the road even inside the 485 loop.
Safe travels!

11/22/2025

COMING UP! Episode 7 features the Masters of Solivia: Dennis & Katey Brown (Pointers)