2016 Conformation Point Schedule Released
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.
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Hunting for Greatness
People begin showing dogs for many different reasons. In general, anything short of true dedication is bound to fail. But never say never.
AKC’s First President – James M. Taylor
AKC is generally considered one of those impenetrable bluechip organizations. It probably seems that way now, but it didn’t simply arise in full corporate splendor on Madison Avenue.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Launches Matched-funding Initiative to Fight Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces an exciting new tick-borne disease initiative that aims to educate dog-owners and find better diagnostics, preventatives, and therapeutics for dogs. Ticks and the diseases they transmit can be found in all 50 states. […]
Your Intent Justifies Tax Deductions
The deadline to file your 2016 income tax return is April 15th, and it will be here before you know it. Whether you have recently had your first litter or your last, or are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your next litter, you may have found yourself asking, “Will the Internal Revenue Service allow me to write off the costs associated with breeding and raising a litter?”
West Virginia Introduces Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
A proposal has been introduced in West Virginia that would require the sterilization of all dogs and cats, with very few exceptions. All bills must be considered in committee by the end of this week, so it is important that all who reside or participate in conformation, hunting, performance, or other activities with dogs in […]
The Positive-Negative List
Our world is filled with advice on breeding dogs and much of it is very good. Examples include, “pick a stud dog who will improve your bitch’s weak points.”
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Featured On AT&T U-Verse Sports
If you missed the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC), which aired last year on FidoTV (Channel 245 on DISH), you can now be part of the excitement of the show thanks to a new documentary by U-Verse, operated by AT&T. The AKC holds the nationwide all-breed show in Orlando, Florida, each December. Although the documentary focuses […]
Morris & Essex Kennel Club Elects 2016 Officers and Directors, And Donates More Than $30,000 To Canine Causes
NEW YORK – At its annual board and club meetings on Sunday, February 14, the Morris & Essex Kennel Club unanimously voted in its new officers and directors, and made sizeable donations to a variety of canine charities and organizations. At the Morris & Essex board meeting, Wayne Ferguson was re-elected as the president of […]
Labrador Retriever Celebrates A Quarter Of A Century At Number One
- Loveable Lab Claims Top Spot for the 25th Consecutive Year – Labrador Retriever lovers have spoken! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 25th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign […]
