Reminder! Entries close for the prestigious 16th AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 16th 2016 at 3:00 PM CST. The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday and Sunday, December 17th and 18th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. All Sporting, […]
Many of you are not aware that our good friend Ron Scott suffered a subdural hematoma last Friday, which required emergency neurological surgery where part of his skull was removed. A two-hour surgery and 57 staples and 2 stitches later, Ron was placed in intensive care then critical care until Wednesday. He has since been released and is recovering at his home
We are sad to report our good friend Nancie Mages passed away in her sleep last night. Fanciers who have known Nancie over the past decade or so remember her as an owner of the top winning Border Collies…
Concerned dog owners in Miami-Dade County are encouraged to contact their commissioners prior to the meeting on 11/15/16 and respectfully state support for repealing the pit bull ban.
6th Annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Recognition Heralds Those Who Contribute To Animal Welfare in Delaware Valley PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Cindy Otto, whose work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks inspired her founding of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, is the recipient of the 2016 Kennel Club of Philadelphia ?Dogs?’ Best Friend […]
New York, N.Y. –The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce a new online shopping experience with the launch of The AKC® Shop. The online store features products that leverage the AKC’s extensive knowledge in dog breeds, health & training. In addition to traditional products to best suit dogs’ individual […]
New York, NY-The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Patricia W. Laurans (Conformation), Elizabeth (Tibby) Chase (Companion Events) and Jim Campbell (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President Dennis Sprung, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog fancy. The […]
New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 4th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to you by Purina® Pro Plan®. The joint event returns to New York City on Saturday, February 11th at Piers 92 and 94. Cats make their triumphant return to AKC Meet the Breeds® with The […]
Charity Recipient AKC Humane Fund Receiving Orginal Artwork New York, NY- Winning artist Kathryn Swenson wanted to create a cosmopolitan look at urban canine diversity when she created “Vibrant City Stroll” for the 2017 New York Academy of Art contest. The winning artwork, a watercolor and graphite depicting multiple breeds out for a leashed walk, […]
Nestlé Purina, a global leader in pet care, hosted its fourth annual Better with Pets Summit at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York City on Tuesday, October 18, bringing together pet community experts and leaders across the nation to explore how pets and people are living bigger and better lives thanks to new research […]
