It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of AKC judge, Mr. Carl Yochum, of Memphis, Tennessee on June 25, 2013. Carl Yochum was a judge of all Toy breeds and Best in Show. He was an extremely well respected and successful breeder and owner of Yorkshire Terriers. He served as a previous […]
New York, NY – Dogs give us so much: excitement when a favorite person arrives home, company on the couch at night, and full effort on the obedience or agility course. Give back to them by being a responsible dog owner and spreading the word to others. Join the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and host an AKC Responsible Dog […]
They arrived to find a major smackdown underway on the southbound platform of the 4 train. The fighting escalated and Tieniber jumped in to restrain one of the combatants as she attempted to choke another. Choking wasn’t the only thing on her list that morning. As Tieniber attempted to handcuff her, she began kicking Bear in the head…
Washington, D.C. – Today HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), ran a full-page ad in the first issue of the new weekly Washington Examiner detailing the controversies and scandals that surround the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its CEO Wayne Pacelle. View the ad here: http://bit.ly/17prhCu The ad […]
Considering the circumstances of losing their home and all belongings to an electrical fire on June 13, 2013, Lesley and Calley Potts are doing quite well. Lesley and Calley are deeply touched by the generosity and outpouring of support from the dog community through contributions and donations. An auction has been developed on Facebook with […]
New York, NY – Highlights from the June 11-12, 2013 meetings of the AKC Delegates and 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. Delegate Meeting The Delegates approved an […]
FREMONT, NEBRASKA, June 18, 2013 – Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands […]
The memorial party to celebrate Frank Jewett’s life will be held approximately one hour following Best in Show judging at the Central Florida Kennel Club in Orlando, Florida. The address to the Central Florida Fairgrounds is 4603 W Colonial Drive. If weather allows, the party will be held in the middle RV area between the […]
The home of professional dog handler, Lesley Potts of Hannacroix, New York, was completely destroyed due to an electrical fire on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Thankfully, Lesley, her daughter, Calley, and all of their personal and client dogs were unharmed in the fire. However, they have lost their home and it’s contents, including all of […]
Please keep those affected by the disastrous wildfires in Colorado in your thoughts and prayers. We hope that those affected and those evacuated will be able to return home safe and sound as soon as possible.
