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At the August 2022 Board of Directors meeting, the American Kennel Club voted to modify the Rules Applying to Dog Shows concerning Disqualification and Reinstatement.
The Disqualification and Reinstatement procedure was modified to establish that dogs disqualified more than once under the provisions of Chapter 11 Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows are ineligible for reinstatement. This applies to disqualifications by judge for attacking a person in the ring, by Event Committee for attacking and injuring a person or a dog, or administratively barred due to multiple excusals for aggression.
August 24th, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | Read More »
We are continuing to work with our animal health partners, including MDARD, to investigate the reports of illness in northern Michigan dogs. While our diagnostic investigation is ongoing, we can say that some of the first samples submitted for testing were positive for canine parvovirus. Additional diagnostic testing is ongoing and we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
August 23rd, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
Congratulations to David Fitzpatrick as he begins another chapter in his career in dogs. David has completed his application to judge the toy group. I am sure that everyone will agree that David will be an amazing addition to the AKC judging roster!
August 17th, 2022 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has released the roster of judges for its January event. The esteemed panel consists of Gene Blake, Douglas Broadfoot, Marissa Clark, Vicki Seiler Cushman, Jerry Klein, Roz Kramer, Betsy Love, Neil McDevitt, Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Debbie Melgreen, Kim Meredith, Ron Pock, Patty Proctor, Jay Richardson and Denise Ross. Additional judges may be added as more specialties join the weekend.
August 17th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Family and friends are mourning the sudden, unexpected death of former Newfoundland breeder and AKC judge Barbara Finch.
August 16th, 2022 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »
Dennis McCoy had a heart attack and has had two stents inserted. I hear he is back home and doing well. He will be back in the ring soon without missing a beat (pun intended).
August 10th, 2022 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Around the Rings From Sturgis Kennel Club – August, 2022 in Marshall, Michigan
August 5th, 2022 | Posted in Around The Ring Galleries,Featured | Read More »
The Stewart Hotel’s owners have announced plans to demolish the hotel in favor of a new residential building.
August 4th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,World News | Read More »
We are sad to report the passing of the Top Winning German Wirehaired Pointer of All Time with 102 Best In Shows · #1 Dog Among All Breeds 2012 · Westminster Sporting Group Winner 2013
August 4th, 2022 | Posted in Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »
“Breeds that are long in history, yet short in numbers, are the result of the work by preservation breeders who, over decades, have ensured the health and well-being of these historic breeds of dogs.”
August 4th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
