New York, NY – Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club (UPVKC) has been selected as the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award honoree for the second quarter of 2014. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC selects award […]
On July 10, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidelines that establish standard considerations for allowing the import of certain dogs from rabies-positive countries that have not been adequately immunized against the disease. Current law, which has been in place for more than a decade and has not changed, requires that […]
Last week, New York Governor Cuomo signed a measure that will increase the penalty for those who steal companion animals. The new law, which is supported by the AKC and takes effect immediately, increases the penalty from a $200 fine to a $1,000 fine for anyone who does any of the following: 1) Removes the […]
The manhunt for a local man accused of neglecting prized show dogs to the point of starvation is over. Authorities in Council Bluffs, Iowa confirmed Thursday night that Nicholas Lynn Patterson had turned himself in. He was booked in to the Pottawattamie County Jail at 8:31 p.m. CDT, officials said. Now local officials will begin […]
New York, NY – AKC Staff recently surveyed clubs, judges, exhibitors, and superintendents for their suggestions on how the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) can continue to enhance the experience of those hosting and participating in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS). The AKC Board of Directors listened to the feedback offered and adopted the following […]
The 2014 Obedience Advisory Committee met in June to discuss the future of the sport and to review the more than 1,000 suggestions submitted by the Fancy. The committee members have more than 260 combined years in the sport of obedience! They put a great deal of thought into what the Fancy was asking to […]
Ely Betancourt’s four Great Dane puppies disappeared from the backyard of his home in Homestead, Florida. Police located a hole in his chain link fence and also found treats in their kennels, likely used by a thief to tempt the puppies. Betancourt has been training and showing Great Danes for over twenty years. The puppies, Cohiba, […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Michael Dachel of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Dachel was a respected AKC judge of all Sporting, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. He judged at the most prestigious dog shows in the United States, as well as […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to hear of the the recent passing of Jane Thibault of Nashau Auke Newfoundlands. Jane was a staple in the Newfoundland arena for over fifty years, having bred many Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, and Register of Merit Newfoundlands. The Nashau Auke Newfoundlands were known for their exemplary […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) conducts inspections of a wide variety of animal facilities, including dog kennels and breeding facilities as part of its role in enforcing the Federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The USDA has recently revised its inspections appeals process to ensure that those […]
