AKC Launches a New Standard for Dog Daycare and Boarding New York, NY - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocacy for dogs, today announces that it has signed a lease with The Durst Organization for a pet care facility in their new VIA 57WEST building, a […]
The 2016 Crufts Dog Show will be broadcasting online via live streaming video. The live streaming will be available Thursday, March 10th through Sunday, March 13th. The live streaming video is available online here. Check out all the action here: Day 1 Live – Thursday, March 10th Utility Group, Toy Group Day 2 Live – Friday, […]
FCI and Chinese Kennel Union Press Release Explanation to the so-called “Summer Solstice Lychee & Dog Meat Festival” by the People’s Government of the Yulin City For a while, the Yulin Summer Solstice Eating Dog Meat custom has been discussed on the Internet. The government of the Yulin City pays high attention to this matter. […]
Starting in February 2017, the 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live in primetime on FOX Sports 1 from New York City’s Madison Square Garden culminating in Tuesday night’s Best in Show competition. Nat Geo WILD and FOX Sports digital platforms will provide additional coverage, carrying daytime breed judging from Piers […]
The portrait of last year’s Best in Show winner, Ch McVan’s to Russia with Love (Knopa) will be unveiled on Sunday 13th March at Crufts 2016. Artist Paul Doyle will present the painting to the Chairman of the Kennel Club Arts Foundation, Tom Mather. This will be the third year that world renowned canine artist […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Mr. Hans Lehtinen of Vantaa, Finland. Mr. Lehtinen dedicated his life to the sport of purebred dogs. Before starting his illustrious judging career in 1953, he was involved with Dachshunds, English Cocker Spaniels, Standard Schnauzers and Norwich Terriers. As one of Finland’s […]
Despite a move to ban the ear cropping and tail docking of dogs by l’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (OMVQ), effective January 1, 2017, the Canadian Kennel Club continues to support member breeders who choose such procedures and veterinarians who are still able to provide this service. Since news of the impending ban broke, CKC has […]
Platform offers enriched materials for continuous education. New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs […]
The AKC has released the new 2016 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 11, 2016. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
People begin showing dogs for many different reasons. In general, anything short of true dedication is bound to fail. But never say never.
