Dogs from 50 States & 44 Countries Will Vie For Best in Show NEW YORK, NY (November 21, 2017) – The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 16 and 17, […]
Millions of people and pets were affected by hurricanes which struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico earlier this year. To help raise funds to support hurricane victims and their pets, and to help celebrate the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites pet lovers across the United States to share what makes their pet the best through its annual […]
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In addition to a great slate of judges and beautiful facility, on December 15, 2017, the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club is offering an Obedience and Rally trial. It is in our own room at Agricultural Hall in Allentown, PA, away from the hustle of the breed rings. We have top notch judges: Robert Squires, Marylou […]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitations […]
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The pelvis functions as the base of operations for all movement. It is responsible for transferring energy created by the hindquarters (drive) through the bridge (the topline), allowing for the dog’s natural outline and, ultimately, suspension which promotes reach of the front assembly during movement.
AKC Clubs Representing Bearded Collies, English Cocker Spaniels, and Great Pyrenees to Each Receive $5,000 in 2018 New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club announces its inaugural Westminster Gives Back Dog Rescue Awards of $5,000 each to American Kennel Club (AKC)-recognized national breed clubs engaged in dog rescue activities. The first three winners are […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), the nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, will hold the 7th annual Canines & Cocktails Gala on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. The Gala honors the dedication and support of […]
The following letter was sent out to each AKC Judge from Tim Thomas regarding the AKC Judging Approval Process. Dear AKC Conformation Judges, The Judging Operations Department is writing you to inform you that revised Judging Approval Process approved by the Board of Directors at its November 2017 meeting has now been posted on the […]
