The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce that $219,203 has been donated by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to support canine health through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program. “Purina is proud to partner with the AKC […]
The AKC has released the following flyer with information regarding the Senate Bill 3041. The AKC is urging breeders to call Governor Christie’s Office at 609-777-2500 to ask him to veto this bill. Click here to download the printable Action Flyer. The current version of the bill, passed by both houses of the legislature, considers […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Lawrence Cornelius has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. He joins the staff on April 3, 2017 and will be based in the southern California area. “Larry brings a vast knowledge base to the position of Executive Field Representative, with many […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising pet owners and caretakers, veterinarians, and the pet food industry to be aware that pet food and treats made with livestock gullets (meat from the throat region) have the potential to contain thyroid tissue and thyroid hormones. Pets that eat food or treats containing thyroid hormones may […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club, the leading authority on dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest sport, AKC Scent Work. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working Detection Dogs – such as narcotics dogs or explosives dogs – to find a specific scent and communicate […]
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain RecipeTM Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs, as the product has the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally- occurring beef thyroid hormones. Dogs ingesting high levels of beef thyroid hormones may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the recent passing of Mr. Ken Miller. We received the sad news that AKC judge Mr. Ken Miller passed away on Friday, March 24th at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Salisbury, North Carolina. Mr. Miller was 86 years old. Ken Miller was a past well respected and […]
WellPet has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited amount of one canned topper product due to potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone. Recalled Product Details: Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs – 13.2 oz Best-By Dates of 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19, located on the bottom […]
AKC Legislative Alert Last Thursday, the New Jersey Assembly passed Senate Bill 3041. The American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with the impacts that will likely result if the bill is signed into law as currently written. We urge all concerned New Jersey residents to contact Governor Christie’s office and urge him to veto S.3041. […]
The Labrador Retriever does it again! In a press conference today at its new pet care space, AKC Canine Retreat, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, announced that the intelligent, family friendly Lab firmly holds on to the number one spot on the most popular list for a record-breaking 26thconsecutive year. While […]
