The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 5, 2018 in Savannah, GA. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen, (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows), and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan represented the […]
We asked experienced AKC judges two questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Junior Versatility Awards. As a result of generous donations to the AKC ® Humane Fund by Carolyn and Gary Koch and the Triangle Judges Group , the AKC […]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the very respected AKC judge pictured showing as a child? Guess who? The correct answer is Ms. Patty Keenan! Thank you for all your participation! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie at […]
Which brings us to the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, one of two new breeds making their Westminster debut this February 2019.
Medium-sized, elegant, athletic, and smooth-coated, the Whippet is one of the smaller of the traditional sighthound breeds. While Greyhounds were owned by the aristocracy in earlier times, the Whippet was known as “the poor man’s greyhound” and used for poaching, hunting, and racing. The breed was 61st among AKC’s registrations in 2017, but is often well and successfully represented in dog shows when compared to several other breeds that rank higher.
Congratulations to #TeamGSMD and The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America for winning the Royal Canin #TeamDog photo contest. #TeamGSMD submitted the most photos of all breeds to win the huge grand prize. The winner of this photo contest was announced last night on Animal Planet’s broadcast of the 2018 AKC National Championship. The […]
Our dear friends in Colorado–the Johnson family–suffered a great loss last week when Avory Kvale, daughter of Courtney, granddaughter of Doug and Michaelanne, and niece of Colton and Heather, was tragically killed in an automobile accident at the young age of 17.
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and 21 Countries GCHP CH Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey, a Whippet known as “Whiskey,” triumphed over more than 5,000 entries to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 15-16, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. ”Whiskey,” owned by Justin Smithey& Dr. Ken Latimer and […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) has gained full AKC recognition. This new addition to the AKC registry became eligible to compete in its group on January 1, 2019. “We’re excited to have the Azawakh join the AKC family,” […]
