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 […]
Throughout history there have been many patterns of change which Webster defines as a paradigm shift. Many such events have occurred in the breeding and development of dogs and breeds.
New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to you by Purina® Pro Plan®. The joint event returns to New York City on Saturday, February 10th at Piers 92 and 94. […]
On my own path to judge breeds with knowledge and passion, I took advantage of the opportunity to be an apprentice judge several times. My learning pattern is to layer and weave as many opportunities as I can until I feel prepared to judge a breed.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the AKC judge that is pictured showing an Italian Greyhound many moons ago? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Mr. Tom Kilcullen. Daryl Martin guessed correctly! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo […]
I have been hearing more and more complaints from judges who are put up in hotels with no restaurant and no transportation, or are expected to navigate difficult travel from the airport to the hotel. While I recognize that clubs are trying to save money, I don’t think judges’ hospitality is the place to conserve funds.
The following letter from Mr. Ron Menaker was sent to each AKC Conformation Judge Regarding the Judging Approval Process:Dear AKC Conformation Judges and Delegates, At the Board’s July 2017 meeting, as Chairman, I appointed a committee to review the current Judging Approval Process to determine where modifications were warranted. This action was necessary after hearing […]
New York, NY— The need for explosive detection dogs and assistance dogs has never been greater. Unfortunately, only half of the dogs being trained for this work succeed. The Working Dog Project is a unique opportunity to apply cutting edge genomics technology to investigate how genetic variation influences behavioral characteristics. By identifying the key genetic factors, […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of the Companion Animal Law Writing Contest. The contest is open to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. The contest will offer a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place […]
