Dear Fellow Purebred Dog Lover, In October we asked for your comments and suggestions on a new Judging Approval Process. We received over 750 thoughtful comments. The vast majority of the comments (82%) expressed high approval of the proposal but there were areas where very good suggestions were made to make the proposed Judge Approval […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs is continuing to leverage the power of science and research by providing free online resources to mark Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Podcasts, webinars, and other helpful information on different types of cancer and the search for cures […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Jack Bradshaw on Thursday, April 30th. He and his wife Marion were premiere dog shows superintendents in the West for over 50 years. Jack Bradshaw was known to be a kind and caring man that was popular with exhibitors and judges alike. Our thoughts […]
NEW YORK – Dr. Richard Meen of Toronto has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 15-16, 2016. He will become the sixth foreign judge and third Canadian to make the selection of the top award in the sport’s most prestigious event. Dr. Meen became […]
New York – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) recognizes the diligent efforts of Colorado fancier Susi Szeremy in bringing National Purebred Dog Day to the forefront of the social media conversation and celebrating the heritage, purpose, and predictability of purebred dogs. “We applaud Susi’s leadership on the Purebred Dog Day initiative. This special day reminds […]
Today is National Purebred Dog Day! National Purebred Dog Day was created upon the discovery that no day of recognition exists for purebred dogs even though National Dog Day, National Rescue Day, National Mutt Day, and even National Poop Scoop Day do. The day is to honor the contributions of purebred dogs created to work […]
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The Board solicited comments from the general public and the AKC Staff on a published proposed Judges Approval Process in October 2014. 750 email responses were received. Dr. Carmen Battaglia coordinated the coding and analysis of those responses and presented those findings to the Board. The Staff of the AKC was also solicited for comments […]
Attention Alabama Dog Owners: Alabama House Bill 548 seeks to establish criminal penalties for failure to comply with overreaching, undefined, and arbitrary requirements for the care, feeding, and housing of dogs. Compliance with the problematic provisions of HB 548 would be required for every person or organization that has “custody or ownership” of ten or […]
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine—in conjunction with UC Davis Police Department—is pleased to announce the establishment of the Faithful Partner Program, a fund to assist with the medical costs of treating K-9 officers, as well as search and rescue dogs, injured in the line of duty. The UC Davis veterinary hospital has a long history […]
