2013 Greenwich Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists at the 2013 Greenwich Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show

On Saturday, June 8th 2013 the Greenwich Kennel Club held its 81st AKC All-Breed Dog Show Obedience & Rally Trials.  Over 1,200 dogs participated. Cornell University Veterinary Specialists was in attendance as an exhibitor amongst the festivities. Here are some things we learned about this amazing event...

The Greenwich Kennel Club

The Greenwich Kennel Club is one of the oldest all-breed dog clubs in the Tri-State Area. The Greenwich Kennel Club is an affiliate of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and is dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs.   Proceeds from the club’s show help support various animal health and welfare groups. The GKC has held annual shows continuously since 1930, with the exception of 1943-1945 due to World War II.



The main event tent.



The Trophies

Best in Show perpetual trophies are maintained to this day. These three trophies were donated in the names of key Club members. They were the Daniel J. Leary gold tone cup, the estate of Mrs. H. Terrell Van Ingen offers the Phyllis W. Quirk Memorial Trophy, and the estate of Mrs. Nathan R. Allen offers the Kay Duncan Memorial Bowl, the latter two are sterling silver.

Perpetual trophies

Fun for All

Along with the breed conformation shows, the event featured a Doggie Fun Zone, a K-9 Haute Couture Fashion Show, a meet and greet with the Disaster & Wilderness Ground Search (DAWGS) group, a Micro-Chip Clinic, and a DNA Clinic.

A fashion show participant

A puppy practicing on the agility course

D.A.W.G.S.

The Disaster And Wilderness Ground Search (DAWGS) group provides to police, fire, or DEP agencies - at no cost - professional k-9 search and rescue services 24x7x365 to assist in, or manage, a search for a lost or missing person.  Agatha (see picture), a past patient of CUVS, is one of the groups' more recent search and rescue dogs.



Agatha, a D.A.W.G.S. search and rescue dog



While there were some clear winners, all of the breeds shown were beautiful and talented. We had a great time watching them strut their stuff. We were so pleased to have been a part of such a long-standing, prestigious tradition.



Airedale Terrier



Welsh Corgi



Irish Red and White Setter



Borzoi



English Cocker Spaniel



Papillon



Great Dane



Mastiff



Bichon Frise



Berger Picard



Chinese Crested







Titian - CUVS' Most Talented Pet

CUVS Proudly Presents...

Titian!

(pronounced "tih-shin")

 

Titian recently won our Pet Talent contest with his stellar acting skills and excellent personality. He has appeared in a couple of commercials where he has enjoyed the attention of his very own agent, director and producer. He even had his own bottled water on set!

One of Titian's commercials

But Titian is no diva. When he's not acting in commericals, he spends his time as a busy therapy dog. Recently recertified by Pet Partners as a therapy dog, he participated in UCONN's Paws to Relax program during final exam week, helping decrease test anxiety in students! He's also planning to attend Operation Purple with Channel 3's Kids Camp this Summer will he will be working with kids of military families. He will also continue his work with Pet Partners.

What's even more incredible is that Titian is a survivor of brain cancer! 3 and a half years ago, Titian was diagnosed with a brain tumor called a "meningioma". CUVS oncologist Dr. Gerald Post states that "meningiomas are one of the most common intracranial (brain) tumors in dogs.  These tumors arise from the meninges, the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. All dogs are at risk of getting this tumor, but the breeds of dogs that are predisposed are the Boxer and Golden Retriever. These tumors rarely spread or metastasize." With the help of surgery and radiation, Titian recovered and is planning to continue his mission to bring awareness and fund-raising for canine cancer research.

Titian's mom Christina says, "Titian is very fortunate to have great veterinary specialists here in CT, and especially at CUVS where he gets his eye exams." With the help of incredible veterinary specialists like the ones at CUVS, The Veterinary Cancer Center in Norwalk, the New England Veterinary Oncology Group, and his surgeons at UPENN, Titian is living proof of what the advanced world of veterinary specialty medicine can do for an animal's health and longevity.

Titian is an incredible dog and companion and we're happy to acknowledge him as the star that he is! Congrats Titian - have an incredible Summer!