It is with great regret that we report the passing of Chuck Winslow of Monrovia, Maryland. Mr. Winslow was a respected judge of all Working, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show. Chuck was one of the most steadfast and enthusiastic supporters of the sport of purebred dogs. He began his longtime […]
The New York Senate Agriculture Committee is considering a bill that would amend the current laws to help identify the owners of lost dogs. Under Senate Bill 1812, which is supported by the AKC, a lost dog must be checked for all forms of identification, including tags, microchips, tattoos or licenses within 24 hours after […]
Last week, The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory reported the first positive case of Canine Influenza in Georgia. After further testing, the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory determined that the H3N2 strain was responsible for the positive case. The H3N2 is the “new” strain of the virus that is responsible for the outbreak of Canine Influenza […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mrs. Kathy Beliew of Redlands, California. She passed away shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Kathy was a respected judge of Best in Show and all Hound and Non-Sporting breeds. She was an admired longtime breeder of Chow Chows under the Imagine prefix. […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Margaret Young Renihan of Burbank, California on Monday, May 18th. Margaret was a respected AKC judge of many breeds, including Best in Show, and all Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds. She was popular with fellow judges and exhibitors alike. She was a mother […]
The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has reported the first positive case of Canine Influenza in Georgia. The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory sent out a notice to Georgia veterinarians regarding the case late last week. The affected dog’s symptom’s included coughing, fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite. The dog was also up […]
OC Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 2055 lbs. of Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. An organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can affect animals eating […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club has launched the initial stage of AKC Marketplace, a new platform that will first allow AKC clubs to market and promote themselves directly to dog lovers visiting AKC.org. Through interactive profile pages, unlimited event listings and email outreach, AKC Marketplace will help clubs attract spectators to their […]
By Joan Harrigan When Helen Sokopp passed away on April 10, 2015, she had lived a remarkable life by any measure. She had two families—the Bostonian Putnams and her extended “dog family.” It was possible to know her in one world without an understanding of all she’d accomplished in another. Helen was born in Boston, […]
New York, NY – The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs (NJFDC) and the Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville, CA (HKC) have each been honored with an American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award. The awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts from AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC […]
