AKC Meet the Breeds Returns to NYC in January!
Dogs Take Over New York City With AKC Meet The Breeds
Family fun event returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center January 28-29TH 2023
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Remembering Jamie Donelson
Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the passing of professional handler Jamie Donelson. Jamie’s passion for dogs was evident to anyone who knew her. She truly loved the sport of purebred dogs and her talent carried her to the Best In Show podium with several different breeds. Jamie’s friends […]
Morris Animal Foundation Launches Research Initiative into Leading Cause of Canine Cancer Deaths
Morris Animal Foundation announced today a new multimillion-dollar research initiative focused on hemangiosarcoma, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study cohort of dogs.
Remembering Pat Laurans
Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the passing of Pat Laurans. Pat served as an AKC Delegate for the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America as well as a member of The AKC Board of Directors. Pat was a founding director of the Take the Lead foundation and received an AKC Lifetime […]
Remembering Jane Flowers
Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the sudden, unexpected passing of Jane Flowers. Jane was a well-known and highly regarded professional handler along with her husband, famed professional handler Stan Flowers. Based in Buffalo, Minnesota, their Evergreen kennels has produced numerous top dogs and Best In Show winners in various groups and breeds.
Entries Open Now for the AKC National Championship
Entries are now open for the 2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 17th and 18th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 16th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series […]
Revisions to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows – CH Points for Group Placements
Effective January 1, 2023 SECTION 2. A dog which in its breed competition at a show shall have been placed Winners and which also shall have won its group class at the same show shall be awarded championship points figured at the highest point rating of any breed or recognized variety of any breed entered […]
Remembering Bob Covey
We are sad to report the recent passing of famed Cocker Spaniel handler Bob Covey.
Show Cancellation: Brandon KC of MS, MS State KC & MS Dachshund Club
The Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi, Mississippi State Kennel Club and Mississippi Dachshund Club, to be held in Jackson, MS, September 22-25, 2022 have been cancelled. These events have been cancelled due to local circumstances.
Parvo-like Illness Reported In Northern Michigan Dogs: UPDATES
We are continuing to work with our animal health partners, including MDARD, to investigate the reports of illness in northern Michigan dogs. While our diagnostic investigation is ongoing, we can say that some of the first samples submitted for testing were positive for canine parvovirus. Additional diagnostic testing is ongoing and we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
