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Clark Beasley, Jr.

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Clark is a fanatic animal lover, pet owner and actor living in NYC. He has been interested in animals and animal behavior since childhood, when he would disappear in department stores in Virginia Beach and stare at the aquariums for hours. Clark's first dog at age five was a Chihuahua, and his passion for canines never waned. Having owned several different breeds over the years, from a cute Cocker Spaniel to a commanding Rhodesian Ridgeback, he has gained abundant knowledge through reading and experience. Today Clark is co-owner of Urban Dog's mascot Bodhi with Sean. He is also a self-confessed Animal Planet / "Nat Geo" addict who stays up till all hours feeding his animal "habit." Professionally, Clark himself has appeared on TV on Nickelodeon, plus acted in numerous Off-Broadway plays and highly-regarded regional theaters. His other favorite thing in life besides animals is world travel.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

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Rhodesian Ridgeback: Breed of the Week

Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks Good City Dogs? Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a breed I know a lot about. Two of my best friends have been parents to Ridgebacks. Sergio has had several Ridgebacks:…

Breed of the Week Vizsla

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Vizsla: Breed of the Week

Posted on March 16, 2018November 21, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

Vizsla: Breed of the Week Are Vizslas Good City Dogs? Photographs by Natalie Siebers Many years ago a friend of mine found himself foster parent to nine Vizsla puppies. He…

Canine Extravaganza

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Are Collies Good Apartment Dogs?

Posted on February 1, 2018January 12, 2020
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

Do Collies Make Good City Dogs? Back in the 1950s the adventures of Lassie and Timmy on TV propelled this breed to superstardom. What made the duo famous was Lassie’s…

Canine Extravaganza

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UPDATED! Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 30, 2018September 19, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Breed of the Week Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers Good City Dogs? The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is probably the only breed named for a fictional character. According to the American Kennel…

Canine Extravaganza: Owner-Handler Day

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Beagle: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 29, 2018November 21, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

Beagle: Breed of the Week Are Beagles Good City Dogs? The fifth most popular breed in the country, the Beagle seems to be as American as apple pie and baseball. They’ve…

schnauzer

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UPDATED! Schnauzer: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 27, 2018September 4, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! Schnauzer: Breed of the Week Are Schnauzers Good City Dogs? There are three breeds of Schnauzer: Miniature, Standard, and Giant. We will look primarily at the Standard because it’s…

Lulu, the English Bulldog

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UPDATED! English Bulldog: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 26, 2018September 30, 2019
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! English Bulldog: Breed of the Week Are English Bulldogs Good City Dogs? If you live in New York City, chances are you have seen an English Bulldog. They are…

Willow and Birch

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UPDATED! West Highland White Terrier: Breed of the Week

UPDATED! West Highland White Terrier: Breed of the Week Are West Highland White Terriers Good City Dogs? Having known four of these dogs personally, the one word I can think…

Luna the Chow Chow

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UPDATED! Chow Chow: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 24, 2018October 8, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! Chow Chow: Breed of the Week Are Chow Chows Good City Dogs? What do Janet Jackson, Matha Stewart, Sigmund Freud, and Walt Disney all have in common? They have…

Westminster Dog Show Portraits

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UPDATED! Bloodhound: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 23, 2018October 15, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! Bloodhound: Breed of the Week Are Bloodhounds Good City Dogs? My favorite dog at the 2015 edition of the Westminster dog show — my Weimeraner bias aside — was…

Sarah the Labradoodle

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UPDATED! Labradoodle: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 22, 2018October 29, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! Labradoodle: Breed of the Week Are Labradoodles Good City Dogs? You may have noticed a new kid on the block. All of a sudden, everywhere, there seem to be…

French Bulldog

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UPDATED! French Bulldog: Breed of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2018August 2, 2018
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Clark Beasley, Jr.

UPDATED! French Bulldog: Breed of the Week Are French Bulldogs Good City Dogs? The most popular breed in New York City, the French Bulldog definitely makes an excellent pet for…

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					1	2 2:30 pm: Puppy Bowl Party and Fundraiser February 2, 2020 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Foster Dogs Inc's rescue puppy Mocha will be playing in this year's Puppy Bowl airing on Animal Planet. In Mocha's honor, Foster Dogs Inc and Boris & Horton are hosting a dog-friendly "Pup Rally" viewing party as a fundraiser for our foster programs. Boris & Horton 195 Avenue A Manhattan Read more
3	4	5	6	7 12:00 pm: NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit: Live Demonstration February 7, 2020 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to the Museum of the Dog to learn how police dogs are trained to detect and protect. The MOD library space will be transformed so that you can see these canines in action working alongside their handler partners. Museum of the Dog 101 Park Avenue (Entrance on 40 Street) Manhattan Friday February 7, 2020 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Read more	8 7:00 am: Masters Agility Championship February 8, 2020 7:00 am – 11:30 pm The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster is open to those dogs that have achieved more difficult AKC titles and are therefore eligible to compete on a Masters level course. There are 330 dogs entered in this competition and each must already have earned a MACH or PACH title. Each dog will compete in two qualifying rounds consisting of a Standard Agility course and a Jumpers with Weaves course. The 10 dogs with the highest combined scores from each of the five height classes will move on to the Championship Round. The 50 finalists will be vying for the title of Masters Agility Champion. Pier 94 711 12 Avenue Manhattan Read more 10:00 am: Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds February 8, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The William Secord Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Merrill, creator of portraits of show dogs, sporting dogs and pets. The exhibition is a tribute to the many breeds that the British Royal Family have had over the years including:Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, Corgis, Foxhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Pekingese and Pugs William Secord Gallery 29 West 15 Street Manhattan Read more	9 8:30 am: 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 9, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Pier 94 711 12 Avenue Manhattan Read more 8:30 am: Masters Obedience Championship February 9, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Obedience describes the act of training your dog to have good manners. Owning a well-trained dog is a joy to live with. Many dog owners also enjoy the sport of Obedience, where dog and handler execute a routine of exercises that mimic the desired behaviors of a dog at home, on the road, or while in the company of other dogs. Obedience trials sanctioned by the American Kennel Club are held by local clubs nationwide so owners and their dogs can enhance their human-canine bond while competing to earn titles of achievement. The Westminster Kennel Club invites the top 200 dogs based on Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) points earned at local obedience trials to compete at the Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. The first 25 dogs, based on first received entries, will be entered in this competition. Pier 94 711 12 Avenue Manhattan Read more 10:00 am: Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds February 9, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The William Secord Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Merrill, creator of portraits of show dogs, sporting dogs and pets. The exhibition is a tribute to the many breeds that the British Royal Family have had over the years including:Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, Corgis, Foxhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Pekingese and Pugs William Secord Gallery 29 West 15 Street Manhattan Read more 6:00 pm: 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 9, 2020 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza Manhattan Read more
10 8:30 am: 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Pier 94 711 12 Avenue Manhattan Read more 10:00 am: Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds February 10, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The William Secord Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Merrill, creator of portraits of show dogs, sporting dogs and pets. The exhibition is a tribute to the many breeds that the British Royal Family have had over the years including:Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, Corgis, Foxhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Pekingese and Pugs William Secord Gallery 29 West 15 Street Manhattan Read more 6:00 pm: 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2020 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza Manhattan Read more 6:00 pm: Fostering 102 February 10, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This free workshop delves deeper into the fostering experience, continuing the discussion from our Fostering 101 session. Consider fostering a special needs dog, or a senior, or a larger-size dog. They all need love! We aim to prepare for what’s expected when fostering a dog, how to deal with challenges, and how to "buckle up" for the rewarding journey ahead. No experience or prior attendance required. Beer and pizza provided! Animal Haven 200 Centre Street Manhattan Read more	11 8:30 am: 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 11, 2020 8:30 am – 4:30 pm The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Pier 94 711 12 Avenue Manhattan Read more 10:00 am: Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds February 11, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The William Secord Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Merrill, creator of portraits of show dogs, sporting dogs and pets. The exhibition is a tribute to the many breeds that the British Royal Family have had over the years including:Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, Corgis, Foxhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Pekingese and Pugs William Secord Gallery 29 West 15 Street Manhattan Read more 6:00 pm: Best in Show at the 144 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 11, 2020 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm The big event! One amazing dog will win Best in Show! The Westminster Kennel Club welcomes 204 breeds and varieties among 2,630 entries from 49 states and 19 other countries to New York City to compete in America’s longest continuously held dog show. Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza Manhattan Read more	12 10:00 am: Christine Merrill, The Royal Breeds February 12, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The William Secord Gallery presents the paintings of Christine Merrill, creator of portraits of show dogs, sporting dogs and pets. The exhibition is a tribute to the many breeds that the British Royal Family have had over the years including:Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, Corgis, Foxhounds, Labrador Retrievers, Pomeranians, Pekingese and Pugs William Secord Gallery 29 West 15 Street Manhattan Read more 10:00 am: Dogs in Art and Sporting Art Auction February 12, 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am Paddles will be wagging at Doyle's popular auction of Dogs in Art® and Sporting Art auction. Scheduled to coincide with the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the auction will showcase a wide range of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints and other objects devoted to dogs, horses and sporting art. Doyle 175 East 87 Street Manhattan Read more	13	14	15	16
17	18 11:00 am: Paws to Read February 18, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm New York Therapy Animals, Inc. joins the Museum of the Dog for February's Paws to Read program. Bring your child to the Museum for the opportunity to read aloud alongside therapy dog teams, encouraging young readers. Museum of the Dog 101 Park Avenue Manhattan Read more	19	20	21 11:00 am: Paws to Read February 21, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm New York Therapy Animals, Inc. joins the Museum of the Dog for February's Paws to Read program. Bring your child to the Museum for the opportunity to read aloud alongside therapy dog teams, encouraging young readers. Museum of the Dog 101 Park Avenue Manhattan Read more	22	23
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