The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in coordination with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, announced today that the University of Florida has confirmed seven cases of H3N2 canine influenza virus, a.k.a. “dog flu.” Six additional results for the virus are pending. All dogs being treated are in stable condition. There is no evidence that H3N2 canine influenza virus infects people.
We received the sad news that William Stifel passed away recently. William F. Stifel was elected the fourteenth President of the American Kennel Club in March 1978. Mr. Stifel was born in June 1922 in Toledo, Ohio, and studied at Western Reserve Academy and Harvard University. During World War II, he served in the United […]
We received the sad news that Frances “Blackie” Horn Nygood passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Blackie was born at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, May 11, 1928. She was the daughter of William A. and Nettie Tappan Horn. Blackie spent her childhood and her summers on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach and on Piney […]
Three $10,000 Donations to Honor Agility, Obedience and Best Junior Winners New York, N.Y. - The Westminster Kennel Club is pleased to announce beginning in 2018, the club will donate $10,000 each to honor the respective winners of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and the Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. Each donation will be given to […]
The following letter has been sent to AKC conformation judges regarding conducting oral exams. Dear AKC Judge, Please be reminded, as included in its April 2015 communication to all judges, the Judging Operations Department strongly advises that all judges should ask the exhibitor to show the bite/open the mouth when conducting oral exams. This is being […]
AKC Veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Klein, released the following message on his personal Facebook page regarding suspected cases of canine influenza at recent Southeast dog shows. This is an informal message from Dr. Klein. “Dear Dog Show Exhibitors In The Southeast, There have been reports of sick dogs suspected of having canine influenza. Dogs that were […]
As previously reported by AKC, it is likely that an effort to override Governor Christie’s conditional veto of S.3041 will be attempted on Thursday, May 25th. It is imperative that all New Jersey residents contact their state senator and respectfully urge them to vote against any proposal to override the Governor’s conditional veto of S.3041. Click here to go to the AKC […]
We are saddened to report the passing of Madison Weeks of Jacksonville, Florida. Madison was a respected judge of the Hound and Terrier Groups as well as Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. Before embarking on his judging career, Madison, along with his partner Hugh Thomas, successfully bred Smooth Fox Terriers, Scottish […]
New York, N.Y. – The Westminster Kennel Club announces that Mrs. Dorothy Collier of Sapphire, North Carolina will be joining the club’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors manages the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held annually in New York City. Additionally, the board, comprised of club members, oversees and hosts all events […]
Leader Dogs for the Blind today announced a $61,196 donation from Purina in conjunction with the pet food maker’s “Every Dog is a Star” program. In celebration of the first-ever “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina,” which aired on USA Network Easter Sunday, Purina invited dog lovers across the world to share the positive impact their dog has […]
