Mr. Robert D Sharp of Albany, New York passed away at his home on April 4, 2015. Mr. Sharp was a popular judge of Best in Show, all Working, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds. He judged all over the world. Mr. Sharp was also a former AKC delegate, professional handler and breeder of various breeds. […]
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than 700,000 dogs […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced today that Glenn Lycan has joined the AKC Event Operations Department as Director, Event Operations Support, effective immediately. Lycan, who joined the AKC in 2002, most recently served as Director, Call Center and Registration Support. In his new role, Lycan will assist conformation and obedience clubs […]
Chicago Tribune Article by Linda Girardi VCA Aurora Animal Hospital has a sign at its main entrance alerting dog owners of a canine influenza outbreak that has veterinarians taking precautions to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease. “We have a Step-Down Ward to keep dogs suspected of having the canine flu. If full-blown symptoms of […]
The Salina Kennel Club Dog Show in Valley Center, Kansas is delayed two and a half hours due to no power at the show grounds. Last night, there were 80 mph winds and a hail storm. Even with a delayed show and no power, it does not stop Perry Payson from handing out The Canine […]
The AKC has released the new 2015 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 13, 2015. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Glenn Skinner, Sr. of Waterford, Connecticut this week following a brave battle with cancer. Mr. Skinner was the husband of well known boxer handler, Carmen Skinner. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. The Canine Chronicle would like […]
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to […]
New York, N.Y. – Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, held at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Championship, sponsored by J & J Dog Supplies, MAX 200, M.A.D. Agility and Voyce, drew a combined entry of more than 1,000 of the fastest and more […]
AKC Legislative Alert The NY Assembly has approved a statewide ban on debarking, and now the bill is pending in the Senate Agriculture Committee. The AKC opposes this bill, which would restrict the rights of responsible dog owners to make viable, safe decisions on behalf of their pets in conjunction with their veterinarian. Read AKC’s […]
