AKC has reigned at the top tier of dog breeding excellence for over a century. I’m pretty sure nobody reading this will disagree. It therefore stands to reason that our dogs are build to last. They come with an ironclad warranty and we are rightfully proud of that. Also needless to point out, the level of skilled craftsmanship backing up that assurance doesn’t come easy.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the folks that are pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Denny Mounce and Mildred Bryant. Thanks to all for your participation! Don’t forget! […]
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce that the official bronze statue of Sgt. Stubby, a distinguished World War I war dog will be housed permanently at the AKC Museum of the Dog. The sculpture will be unveiled on May 23, 2019. The statue, “Stubby Salutes,” created […]
Flu season is once again upon us, so remember that it’s not only affecting humans but also our canines. Accordingly, we should do everything that we can to keep ourselves, and our dogs, healthy. Also, in the unfortunate event that we get ill, or our dog catches a bug, we should be considerate and not […]
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, CH Realline Final Boss, was Best in Show at the 2019 World Dog Show in Shanghai, China.
By Deb Cooper The sport of purebred dogs has lost another icon. Louis Auslander died today just shy of his 95th birthday. Lou was past AKC President and Chairman of the Board and was known as the man who was responsible for the rebirth of the International Kennel Club of Chicago–a benched show that was a […]
The American Kennel Club offers 35 different kinds of competition through a network of more than 5,000 clubs, 130,000 breeders and 23,000 events. Some venues garner more attention, interest and support than others and, historically, the most popular of these competitions has been the conformation dog show which unfortunately is now is in its 15th year of declining entries. The declines occurring can be understood by a number of factors.
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Joseph Joly III of Spring Hill, Florida. Mr. Joly passed away on Wednesday, May 1st at his home. Mr. Joly was a longtime and respected AKC Judge of the Toy Group, Best in Show, and a variety of Terrier and Non-Sporting breeds. He […]
The Trenton Dog Club All Breed Dog Show to be held on Monday, May be 6th 2019 in W Windsor Two, New Jersey has been cancelled due to effects of inclement weather.
Robert “Bob” Slay Tops Judging Panel at America’s Dog Show Mr. Robert H. Slay of Cary, North Carolina has been given the most prestigious judging assignment in the sport of purebred dogs — deciding who will be the Best In Show winner at the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. […]
