American English Coonhound

On June 1, 2011, AKC added the American English Coonhound as one of the registered breeds to the Hound Group. This breed is well know for their speed and endurance. Their coat is of medium length, with colors from red and white ticked, blue and white ticked, tri-colored with ticking, red and white, or black and white.

AKC Abbreviations (cont.)

TC - Triple Champion - any dog that has been award the Dual Champion (DC) title and has also won a title as Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH), or won a title as Tracking Champion (CT), or won a title as Agility Champion (MACH) may be designated as a Triple Champion.

VCCH - Versatile Companion Champion - this title is awarded to dogs with the title of Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH), title of Agility Champion (MACH), and the title of Tracking Champion (CT).

WNC - World Nite Champion - must win the final cast of the annual World Championship Hunt.

AKC Abbreviations ( continues)

NOC - National Obedience Champion - winner of the annual National Obedience Invitational.

NOGDC - National Open Gun Dog Champion - wins first place at a stake designated as a National Open Gun Dog Championship stake.

OTCH - Obedience Trial Champion - won 100 points, must receive at least one first place Open B, one first place Utility, and a third first place ribbon in either class. The first places must be awarded by three different judges. Open B must have 6 in competition; and Utility must have 3 in competition.

RGDSC - Retrieving Gun Dog Stake Champion - win first place in a stake designated as a Retrieving Gun Dog Championship stake.

AKC Abbreviations (cont.)

NAC - National Agility Champion- winner of the annual National Agility Championship.

NAFC - National Amateur Field Champion - win first place in a stake designated as a National Amateur Championship stake.

NAGDC - National Amateur Gundog Champion - wins first place in a national amateur gun dog stake at a national championship field trial event for pointing breeds.

NFC - National Field Champion - wins first place in a stake designated as a National Open Championship stake.

NGDC - National Gundog Champion - wins first place in a stake designated as a National Open Gun Dog Championship stake.

Summer Is Here

Summer has arrived so be sure to provide your outdoor pets with plenty of fresh water and a nice shady spot. Avoid taking your pets along with you in your vehicle. Leaving them in a closed up vehicle is a death trap. Keep watch for hot spots, they quickly get out of control. Remember with hot spots the goal is to dry out the area not keep it moist. It is also a good idea to keep frozen ice packs in your freezer, with heat stroke it is necessary to lower the body temperature quickly and seek help from your veterinarian. Try to take your dog on walks early or late in the day to avoid the heat of the day. When the temperatures outside become very hot, bring your pets indoors. They will enjoy fans and air conditioning just like you.

Patriotic Item From Brandykegs

To purchase this patriotic tissue box cover with your favorite Saint Bernard breed visit Brandykegs Store.

Handcrafted From Brandykegs

Brandykegs has several drool bibs for your big dog.

Patriotic Handcrafted Items

You can show your patriotic spirit and your love of the Saint Bernard breed with this tissue box cover. For more details visit Brandykegs Store.

Hand-crafted Patriotic Sign

Show your patriotic side and greet your guests with this colorful welcome sign! To purchase visit Brandykegs Store.

First Day Of Summer

Summer begins today, have fun!