Reminder: Entries close for the prestigious 2017 Westminster Kennel Club at 3:00 PM EST, Friday, December 2, 2016 or when the maximum number of 2800 conformation dogs has been reached. The Westminster Kennel Club superintendent is MBF. The 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is on Monday and Tuesday, February 13th and 14th, 2017. All Hound, […]
The complete entry breakdowns for the 2016 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin are now available.Check out all the information below. The AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 17th through December 18th in Orlando, Florida. Sporting Breeds 33 BRITTANY 4-8- 7-11 2 VETERAN DOGS 1 […]
Dogs from 49 States and 100s of International Exhibitors Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 16th year. An entry of 4,710 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend […]
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news of Mrs. Pat Mowbray-Morgan’s recent passing on Saturday, November 19th. She was a knowledgeable and popular judge of all Sporting, Hound, Working, and Herding Breeds, as well as Best in Show, and a variety of other breeds. Before embarking on her judging career, Pat bred Setters under […]
Bucks County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets. AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of natural or civil disasters, joined forces with local […]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitation before submitting […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Roberta Campbell of Ocala, Florida on Saturday, November 19th. She was a respected judge of all Hound, Terrier, and Herding breeds and Best in Show. Before beginning her judging career in 1997, Mrs. Campbell was a breeder and handler with her late […]
Royal Canin, a global pet food leader and The American Kennel Club today announced the return of the AKC National Championship to television via a new partnership with Hallmark Channel. The three-hour special, featuring America’s most beloved dog breeds, will premiere on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6-9 ET/PT. The show will be anchored by […]
Nominations for the AKC Board class of 2021 have now closed. The final slate of nine candidates for the four Board positions to be filled in March, 2017 are listed below. NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES Rita Biddle, Ingham County KC Dominic Carota, Pharaoh Hound Club of American Dr. Gregory Paveza , Elm City KC Harvey Wooding, Westminster […]
On Monday, November 14, the New Jersey Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would impact those who are charged with cruelty violations and whose animals are seized. AKC urges New Jersey residents to call their State Senator and express concerns with Senate Bill 2454. Visit the AKC Legislative Action Center and type your address […]
