To those attending the Greenwich Kennel Club, Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut, on Saturday, June 8, 2013, please make arrangements to arrive at the show grounds on the morning of June 8, 2013. No vehicles will be admitted the afternoon or evening of Friday, June 7, 2013. This change is due to unforeseen weather and conditions […]
Frank’s family asks that you keep them in your hearts and thoughts on this solemn day.
New York, NY— Wilderness Search and Rescue dogs, who use their air scenting or tracking abilities to locate missing persons, typically in a non-urban setting, will now be recognized by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) with the new SAR-W title. The AKC already acknowledges dogs that are FEMA or State Urban Search and Rescue (SUSAR) certified as Urban […]
There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Orlando Cluster. This will be an opportunity for friends to celebrate Frank’s life and their friendship with him. Details will be forthcoming in the next week.
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Dr. Robert Berndt, of Springfield, Missouri, on May 28, 2013. Dr. Berndt was a well-known and popular AKC judge of All Breeds, former Chairman of the AKC Board of Directors and an author of several books and articles. Our sincere condolences to Dr. Berndt’s […]
For the past week, HSUS has grabbed most of our attention thanks to Congressional investigations into I.R.S. procedures. It seems to me that PETA is not going to miss this PR opportunity. On April 24 they announced their impending civil suit against Huffington Post bloggers.
It is with great sadness we report that Frank Jewett lost his battle to cancer on May 29, 2013. Frank was a very popular AKC Registered Handler based out of Citra, Florida. Frank will always be remembered as a great ambassador for the sport of dogs, as he was friendly and helpful to all. Frank […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and the Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF) embark on a new journey of finding answers to canine cancer by announcing the joint funding of nearly $1.5 million in canine cancer research. The Foundations have worked together to select two outstanding canine cancer research projects that will potentially make real progress in the fight against canine cancer.
Mr. Randy Garren, of Apex, North Carolina, is graciously replacing the original slated Papillon Club of America National Specialty judge, Mrs. Michele Billings. Mrs. Billings had to cancel this assignment due to unforeseen health issues. We wish her a very speedy recovery.
To the delight of many, The Florida Classic Cluster of Dog Shows announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 that their January circuit of dog shows will be held in the traditional location of Brooksville, Florida at the Florida Classic Park in January 2014. Due to a lawsuit filed by the Inverness Florida Kennel Club, The […]
