On Thursday, March 3, 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Insurance and Real Estate Committee will consider House Bill 5443, which would prohibit insurance companies from establishing minimum premiums, canceling, refusing to renew, or refusing to issue a homeowners insurance policy based solely on the breed of dog owned by the insured or applicant. The American […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Mr. Hans Lehtinen of Vantaa, Finland. Mr. Lehtinen dedicated his life to the sport of purebred dogs. Before starting his illustrious judging career in 1953, he was involved with Dachshunds, English Cocker Spaniels, Standard Schnauzers and Norwich Terriers. As one of Finland’s […]
Platform offers enriched materials for continuous education. New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs […]
AKC Legislative Alert An Illinois committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, March 1, that would ban debarking unless it is medically necessary to treat an illness, congenital defect, disease or injury. While the AKC supports the provision in House Bill 5004 that only allows debarking to be performed by a licensed veterinarian, we oppose […]
The AKC has released the new 2016 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 11, 2016. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
A proposal has been introduced in West Virginia that would require the sterilization of all dogs and cats, with very few exceptions. All bills must be considered in committee by the end of this week, so it is important that all who reside or participate in conformation, hunting, performance, or other activities with dogs in […]
NEW YORK – At its annual board and club meetings on Sunday, February 14, the Morris & Essex Kennel Club unanimously voted in its new officers and directors, and made sizeable donations to a variety of canine charities and organizations. At the Morris & Essex board meeting, Wayne Ferguson was re-elected as the president of […]
- Loveable Lab Claims Top Spot for the 25th Consecutive Year – Labrador Retriever lovers have spoken! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 25th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, today announces that it is launching the AKC Canine Officer Program, in an effort to highlight the contributions of dogs working in public service. This program will recognize dogs that work for government agencies including police, military, border patrol, TSA, USDA, transit authorities and other […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016.
