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First Report from Meet the Breeds
- by Susan Segrest (Subscribe to Susan Segrest's posts)
- Oct 18th 2010 6:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Cats
Editorial Director Chrissy Persico and her daughter Annabel checked out the Paw Nation photo and video booth at the event.
As the official blog of the event, we enjoyed first-hand this gathering of over 1,000 dogs and cats, representing over 200 breeds at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), created this event so folks could get up close with these animals and ask breed experts about what it's like to own them.
Be sure to come back to Paw Nation in the next few weeks as we'll be sharing stories from the event including a cat agility contest, clips from the Paw Nation video booth and more!
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See You at Meet the Breeds This Weekend! And Don't Forget to Enter to Win All These Great Prizes
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 15th 2010 12:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Giveaways
Meet the Breeds
Even if you're not able to make it to the event, you can still follow along. We'll be posting updates all weekend on Facebook and Twitter. Check out a preview of the event in the video below.
And don't forget, today is the last day to enter all of our great Meet the Breeds giveaways! Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! The contest registration ends today at 5 p.m. ET, so hurry!
DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food
PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc.
DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for $100 off the installation of an Invisible Fence
CAT LITTER: Win 80 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter
PET CARRIER: Win a SturdiBag Pet Carrier
TRAVEL GIFT PACK: Win a GoPetFriendly.com Gift Pack
CLEANING AND GROOMING PRODUCTS: Win $100 Worth of AKC GOLD Products
HOME AND CAR SAFETY: Win an ADT Safety Bundle
TASTY TREATS: Win $100 Worth of Pet Brands AKC Treats and Rawhides
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Enter to Win a Travel Gift Pack, Cleaning Products, Dog Food, Cat Litter and More
- by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts)
- Oct 14th 2010 10:00AM Filed Under: Giveaways
Meet the Breeds
Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! The contest registration ends Friday, October 15, 2010.
DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food
PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc.
DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for $100 off the installation of an Invisible Fence
CAT LITTER: Win 80 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter
PET CARRIER: Win a SturdiBag Pet Carrier
TRAVEL GIFT PACK: Win a GoPetFriendly.com Gift Pack
CLEANING AND GROOMING PRODUCTS: Win $100 Worth of AKC GOLD Products
HOME AND CAR SAFETY: Win an ADT Safety Bundle
TASTY TREATS: Win $100 Worth of Pet Brands AKC Treats and Rawhides
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Enter to Win a Pet Carrier, Cat Litter, Deluxe Dog Bed, a Year of Dog Food and More
- by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts)
- Oct 13th 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Giveaways
Meet the Breeds
Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! The contest registration ends Friday, October 15, 2010.
DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food
PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc.
DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for $100 off the installation of an Invisible Fence
CAT LITTER: Win 80 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter
PET CARRIER: Win a SturdiBag Pet Carrier
TRAVEL GIFT PACK: Win a GoPetFriendly.com Gift Pack
CLEANING AND GROOMING PRODUCTS: Win $100 Worth of AKC GOLD Products
HOME AND CAR SAFETY: Win an ADT Safety Bundle
TASTY TREATS: Win $100 Worth of Pet Brands AKC Treats and Rawhides
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Curious About Cat Shows? Here's How They Work
- by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts)
- Oct 12th 2010 12:00PM Filed Under: Cats
A Cornish rex at a CFA cat show in San Mateo, Calif. shinzui, Flickr
A member of the CFA's Board of Directors, David White has been showing and breeding cats for 15 years. He currently has the number-one ranked Cornish rex in the country and the tenth best cat in the country. White talked to Paw Nation about what happens at cat shows and how felines are judged.
What is the Cat Fanciers' Association?
It's the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats.
How many different cat breeds are there?
The CFA currently has 41 recognized cat breeds.
When are cat shows held?
The CFA show season lasts from May 1 to the following April 31. Every weekend, there are five to 10 shows throughout the country, and there are international shows too. Serious competitors can spend upwards of $15,000 in a show season.
How large do the cat shows get?
Entries for cat shows in the U.S. are limited to 225 to 450 for space reasons. At international shows with larger exhibit spaces, there can be 1,000 or more cats per show.
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Meet the Breeds - Enter to Win a Year's Worth of Dog Food, 80lbs of Cat Litter, Pet Insurance, Grooming Products and More
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 8th 2010 6:00PM Filed Under: Giveaways
Meet the Breeds
Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up!
DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food
PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc.
DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for $100 off the installation of an Invisible Fence
CAT LITTER: Win 80 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter
PET CARRIER: Win a SturdiBag Pet Carrier
TRAVEL GIFT PACK: Win a GoPetFriendly.com Gift Pack
CLEANING AND GROOMING PRODUCTS: Win $100 Worth of AKC GOLD Products
HOME AND CAR SAFETY: Win an ADT Safety Bundle
TASTY TREATS: Win $100 Worth of Pet Brands AKC Treats and Rawhides
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Countdown to Meet the Breeds - Pet Brands AKC Treats and Rawhides Giveaway
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 8th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Giveaways
Pet Brands
Just imagine the look on your dog's face when he sees all those goodies! Or at least think about how hard his tail will wag!
To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what kind of tricks your pet will do for a treat.
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 15, 2010.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive $100 worth of American Kennel Club dog treats and rawhide (valued at $100).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!
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Countdown to Meet the Breeds - PetSafe Wellness Sleeper and Invisible Fence Giveaway
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 5th 2010 10:00AM Filed Under: Giveaways
PetSafe
The ultra-plush, terry-lined Petsafe Heated Wellness Sleeper radiates warmth from the inside out to make your pet feel oh-so-cozy. Filled with orthopedic foam for maximum support, it's the perfect place for your pal to be on cold nights, or for whenever he's ready to take a trip to dreamland. You'll sleep soundly as well, knowing you've scored a good deal on installing an Invisible Fence, if you so choose!
To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us where your pet sleeps.
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 15, 2010.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive a medium Heated Wellness Sleeper in military blue micro-suede with sand-colored ultra-plush terrycloth, along with a $100 coupon to be used toward an Invisible Fence Brand professionally installed outdoor containment package (Wellness Sleeper valued at $89.95).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!
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Countdown to Meet the Breeds: What to Expect at the Event
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 4th 2010 2:30PM Filed Under: Pets News
Meet the Breeds
There will be loads of exciting activities going on, such as the demos by The Seeing Eye and Disc Dogs on Saturday morning and Kitty Cat-ture Feline Fashion Show with 20 custom outfits from Meow-Wear on Saturday afternoon. We can't wait to see the Infurno Flyball Dogs in action after lunch on Saturday, and you know we'll be taking part in the voting on Cat Idol; New York's favorite feline will be crowned Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday will also feature the five fastest cats in an agility time trial, and we're positively purring with excitement.
If you have the opportunity to attend, we hope you'll swing by the Paw Nation booth (#2401) in between seeing the demos and your favorite breeds. Even if you can't make the event, you can still get in on the fun! We'll have nine giveaways going on over the next two weeks, as well as many special stories about dog and cat breeds as we count down to Meet the Breeds!
Currently, you can enter to win:
A year's supply of Iams dog food and a full year of pet insurance from Pet Partners, Inc.
Keep checking in this week and next for a chance to win pet products, gift cards and more!
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Countdown to Meet the Breeds - Win a Full Year of Pet Insurance from PetPartners, Inc.
- by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
- Oct 4th 2010 12:30PM Filed Under: Pet Health, Giveaways
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Pet insurance is becoming more and more popular. As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event on October 16th-17th in New York City, PetPartners, Inc., is giving away one full year of insurance coverage under the AKC Pet Healthcare Essential Plus Plan!
The Essential Plus Plan benefits are coverage for accidents, injuries and illness, with a policy maximum of $11,000, a per-incident maximum of $3,000, a deductible of $125 per year and a 20-percent co-insurance. Dogs must be over 8 weeks of age and under 9 years old to be eligible. Cats must be at least 10 weeks of age and under 9 years old.
To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us how you'd spend your gift certificate.
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 15, 2010.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive a full year of Essential Plus Plan pet insurance from the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan (valued at approximately $450).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!
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Ask the AKC Animal Behaviorist: Helping a Submissive Dog
- by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts)
- Sep 29th 2010 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Training, Ask the AKC
sfllaw, Flickr
I recently adopted a 3-year old mixed-breed dog named Sally. When other dogs approach, she will drop to her belly and won't budge. Sometimes she just stays there, and sometimes she springs up right as they're walking by and wants to play. This scares both the dog and its owner. What do you recommend?
From the way that you have described Sally's behavior, it sounds as though she is a submissive dog. When other dogs approach, submissive dogs will usually avoid eye contact with the other dog, keep their heads down or simply drop to the ground and lay on their backs with their bellies up.
It is as though the submissive dog is signaling to the other dog, I don't want any trouble. If I lay down and expose my belly, you won't think I am trying to threaten you and you won't feel the need to fight.
Just as you described so well with Sally, once the submissive dog knows that everything is okay, she will spring up ready to pounce and play. A relaxed body posture, wiggling, and play bows (w