AKC Press Release After each AKC Board and Delegate meeting, we’ll update you with the new Rules, Regulations and Policies adopted by the American Kennel Club. To view the updates from the April Board Meeting, see below. NOHS Changes (effective for events held on or after October 9, 2014): The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will […]
AKC Press Release New York Senate Committees will consider two bills next week that would benefit New York dogs and responsible dog owners. Senate Bill 1495 would criminalize stealing a pet from someone’s property, and Senate Bill 6418 amends current law to further protect dogs left in vehicles under extreme temperatures. New York residents are […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge and former handler Peter Baynes. He passed away this morning at his home in Lyman, SC.
NEW YORK - The Hon. David Merriam of Bonsall, CA has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 16-17, 2015. Judge Merriam’s selection fits perfectly into his list of accomplishments and service in his lifetime dedicated to the sport of dogs. He began showing dogs as […]
Sherrie Morgan of Racine, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, April 29th while attending the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America National Specialty. Sherrie was a longtime judge of the Sporting Group, Best in Show, as well as a variety of Hound and Working breeds. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to Sherrie’s […]
Contributions and grants to HSUS were down $20 million, or 13%, in 2013.
The Westminster Kennel Club is once again expanding the activities of its famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, announcing today with the American Kennel Club that it will present the AKC’s Meet the Breeds event on the Saturday of Westminster weekend. Westminster, which added the inaugural Masters Agility Championship on the Saturday before its all […]
The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members.
New York, NY – Highlights from the April 21-22, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. In accordance with the requirements of the 2014 New […]
The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club today announced the next AKC Meet the Breeds® in New York City will be hosted by Westminster in conjunction with its Masters Agility Championship on Saturday, February 14th, 2015 at Pier 92 in NYC.
