The judges for Junior Showmanship at the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club are as follows: Junior Showmanship Preliminary Judges: Mrs. Amy Booth of Mims, Florida and Ms. Lisa Gallizzo of Branchburg, NJ Junior Showmanship Finals: Mrs. Karen Mammano of Webster, NY. Check back each day this week for more information on the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club week judges!
The judges for the Annual Master’s Agility Championship and Annual Master’s Obedience Championship at the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club are as follows: Masters Agility Championship Judges: Ms. Ronda Bermke of Greenleaf, Wisconsin and Mr. Ben Gibbs of Kingsport, Tennessee. Masters Obedience Championship Judge: Mr. Christopher Cornell of Sequim, WA. Check back each day this week for [...]
TIME IS RACING TOWARDS THE CLOSING DATE – JULY 28, 2021. The Keystone Cluster • 5 Days of Shows • August 11 – 15, 2021
The Keystone Cluster • 5 Days of Shows • August 11 – 15, 2021
TIME IS RACING TOWARDS THE CLOSING DATE – JULY 28, 2021
Tickets On-Sale Today for Tampa, Columbus, and New Orleans via SeatGeek The American Kennel Club (AKC)®, the leading purebred dog registry and governing body of canine sports in the United States, and GF Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment events and operations company, today announced tickets on sale for four additional cities on the AKC Meet [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that an enhanced DNA test kit is now available. This new product utilizes an improved method of submitting canine DNA samples to the American Kennel Club. The updated AKC DNA kits contain a [...]
A resolution has just been introduced in the California State Assembly that declares the Assembly’s intention to only support “sensible and humane therapeutic veterinary procedures for companion animals.” As defined, this could mean the Assembly opposes such procedures as ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal, among other veterinary surgical procedures. It is important to [...]
We are sad to report the passing of one of the greats in the dog world, Luc Boileau. Luc had a distinguished show and judging career, beginning in his native Montreal, Canada and coming to Knolland Farm in 1970. His accomplishments in handling many breeds, as well as judging at the highest level have been well [...]
New York, NY – The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The [...]
The California Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill on Tuesday, July 13, that would further clarify the difference between true service animals and emotional support animals in the state. AKC appreciates the efforts being made by the legislature to clearly differentiate between animals trained as service animals and those meant to provide solely emotional [...]
