The negative response from the fancy to the NBC Today Show attack piece regarding AKC’s inspection of breeders has been deafening. Very rarely does one event bring those within our industry together to form a unified response. This report had that effect. There have been some within the sport calling for […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of beloved AKC Judge Ms. Sandra Goose Allen, of St. Petersburg, Florida, who passed away during the early hours of May 9, 2013 at a local hospital. Sandra was an incredibly popular judge of all Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds. She was elected […]
Breeder-owner-handler, professional handler, judge, teacher and author Ms. Betty Regina Leininger of Frisco, Texas, has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10-11, 2014. The club has announced that Ms. Leininger will head a panel of 44 judges from 20 states, Canada and […]
News coverage continues to blur the line between entertainment and journalism The NBC Today Show hit a new low today when its investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen offered a sensationalized exposé of “the ugly reality” about AKC breeders.
Highlights from the April 22-23, 2013 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 meeting, which will be posted on the AKC website. The Wirehaired Vizsla becomes eligible for AKC registration on June […]
Nineteen outstanding students from 14 states have been awarded American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Junior Scholarships for 2013. The scholarships – ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 – are offered annually to high school, college and graduate school students. “This year’s scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academics, their dogs and participation in […]
The Springfield Kennel Club, Pioneer Valley Kennel Club and South Windsor Kennel Clubs shows that make up the New England Spring Cluster at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West, Springfield, MA will be held as scheduled this weekend (April 19-21). The three clubs already have security in place and are meeting today to determine […]
Dogs which according to their owners’ records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners’ records.
Heroes may not necessarily lend a helping hand – for some heroes, it’s a paw! To celebrate the life-changing and important ways that dogs impact our lives, the AKC Humane FundSM is once again seeking nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). ACE nominations are open to all dogs. The submission […]
It is sorrow we report that Bill Cunningham has passed away.
