Back to Our Roots – Westminster Hunting Test a rousing success again!
In 1986, the American Kennel Club created a hunting test and Westminster hosted the first demonstration in Pine Plains, NY
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Westminster Ticket Information – Must Read
The GO ANYWHERE TICKET is only available through the WKC office. The price of this ticket is $160, which includes a reserved seat at MSG for both evenings as well as a ticket for The Piers for both days. A ticket order form will be available starting October 17, 2012.
AKC National Owner/Handler Series Inaugural End-Of-Year Competition Slated For December 2013
The inaugural AKC National Owner-Handler Series (NOHS) end-of-year competition will be held in conjunction with the 2013 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida.
AKC Announces Recipients Of The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Patricia Craige Trotter (Conformation), Sharon Redmer (Companion Events) and Jean Dieden, DVM (Performance). The three recipients will receive engraved Revere bowls on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba […]
Another Great One Is Gone – Stump Passes Away Tuesday
There will be more about Stump in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stump’s family and friends.
Golden Time for Golden Retrievers
Golden Retriever owners across the country are invited to apply to participate in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs. Morris Animal Foundation, the nonprofit organization running the study, will enroll 3,000 Golden Retrievers over the next two years.
Westminster BIS Winner JR Passes Away at 15
The dog fancy is mourning the passing of the top winning Bichon in breed history and 2001 Westminster Best In Show winner Champion Special Times’ Just. He was with his loving handler, Scott Sommer, at the time of his death. Scott confirmed that he passed away peacefully.
The AKC Nominating Committee Procedural Changes Brings More Participation
Q&A with the AKC nominating committee’s Chairperson, Gretchen Bernardi
Remembering Virginia Perry Gardiner
We often overlook the multiplicity of amazing enterprises that spring up around shows, and the creativity that is regularly inspired by this constant display of beautiful dogs. G&G Studios has been a familiar presence at shows for more than three decades. And a piece by Virginia Perry Gardiner represented the supreme indulgence to celebrate a favorite dog or commemorate a remarkable win. On September 10 Virginia succumbed to her long battle with cancer at age 67.
Westchester Kennel Club
I understand that many people are not happy that the Westchester Kennel Club show has moved from Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York to Bridgewater, New Jersey.
