2015 Conformation Point Schedule Released
The AKC has released the new 2015 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 13, 2015. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to […]
Does Your Dog Recognize Your Face?
by Dr. Karen Becker Have you ever wondered how your dog knows it’s you coming home after a long day at work, or an evening out? How does she know, as you come through the door, that you’re not some scary stranger invading her territory? It could be she hears familiar “coming home” sounds, like the garage […]
Winners Crowned at the American Kennel Club National Agility Championship
New York, N.Y. – Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, held at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Championship, sponsored by J & J Dog Supplies, MAX 200, M.A.D. Agility and Voyce, drew a combined entry of more than 1,000 of the fastest and more […]
Crufts Rhodesian Ridgeback Dies After Being Shot By A Hunter
A top winning Belgium Rhodesian Rigeback, CIB/ NL/BE/CH/DK Champion Villagedogs Ka Makana NLJCH BEJCH, died last week after being shot by a hunter. Recently, Mak was the Dog Challenge Certificate winner at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show. His owner, Dorothy McGoldrick, made this public statement with her account of the events that lead to Mak’s […]
AKC Launches First Health Microsite
New York, NY – The American Club today launched akc.org/health, the organization’s first ever mobile-optimized, digital content platform dedicated to canine health. The site kicks off a series of health initiatives and announcements to be introduced in the coming year. The initial stage of the new microsite offers resources and information on care, nutrition, fitness, […]
Minnesota Update: Bill to Modify Use of Hunting Traps that Could Harm Pets
Minnesota Senate File 1325 seeks to modify the use of certain traps used in hunting, and would require the reporting of pets or companion animals found caught in traps. SF 1325 is currently pending in the Minnesota State Senate after being passed by both the Environment and Energy and Judiciary committees. Minnesota dog owners and enthusiasts […]
Could Man’s Best Friend Be Man’s Best Medicine?
by Alexis Blue Most dog owners will tell you their furry friends make them feel good emotionally. But the health benefits of owning a dog may not end there. Researchers at the University of Arizona are recruiting participants for a study exploring whether dogs can improve human health by having a probiotic effect on the body. The […]
Remembering Charles Schaefer
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Charles Schaefer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Schaefer was a longtime dedicated fancier and supporter of the sport of purebred dogs. Notably, he was a member of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia since 1982 and was one of the club’s longest serving members. He […]
Airedale Terrier Wins Crufts Final For Young Dogs
Santi, an Airedale Terrier from Shirley, Southampton, has won the Junior Warrant Winner of the Year competition final at Crufts 2015, the world’s biggest and best dog show. Santi, (Ch Muliebrity Rilletta JW, SHCM) owned by Manuel Fernandez, 38, has had a great start to her dog show career, which she loves alongside her role […]
