To follow are the complete entry breakdowns for the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. For more information visit www.infodog.com 9 Affenpinschers 0-1(6-2)0 17 Afghan Hounds 1-2(9-5)0 23 Airedale Terriers 3-1(10-9)0 12 Akitas 0-0(8-4)0 16 Alaskan Malamutes 2-2(9-3)0 2 American English Coonhounds 0-0(2-0)0 12 American Eskimo Dogs 0-1(4-7)0 7 American Foxhounds 0-0(4-3)0 8 American Hairless Terriers [...]
The 2017 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 16-17, 2017 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the seventh year, and an AKC Rally® [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the leading advocate for dogs, is delighted to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport [...]
GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as “Striker” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize, a paw print pendant arrayed in sparking round diamonds from KAY® Jewelers’ “LOVE is a four legged word collection” and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented [...]
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin – New York, NY — Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The annual award honors those breeders who have [...]
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Wigglesworth Aberlour’s Pyt CGC, a Bearded Collie known affectionately as “Ellee” owned and handled by Sharon Ipser and bred by Dawn Symes Mieras, Shannon Symes and Sharon Ipser. The 2017 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge [...]
Dennis Sprung, President and CEO of The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the promotions of the following AKC staff: Doug Ljungren: Executive Vice President of Sports and Events Keith Frazier: Executive Vice President of Business Support Services Tim Thomas: Vice President of Judging Operations Paula Spector: Vice President of Corporate Services “Each of [...]
The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has selected David Frei as the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee for outstanding contributions to the field. He will accept the award on February 10, 2018 at the DWAA Awards Banquet at the Hotel New Yorker in Manhattan. “ I am truly humbled by this honor given to [...]
-Funds donated to help animal organizations with disaster relief efforts- New York, NY – In support of the people and pets affected by the recent natural disasters around the country, the AKC Humane Fund has donated $40,000, through its “Sandy Fund,” to four separate animal organizations. The donations of $10,000 each were made to The [...]
Due to the large entry, the following Judge Changes have been made for the 2017 AKC National Championship: Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Veterans, Chinooks and Saint Bernards in place of Mr. Houston Clark Mrs Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Parson Russell Terriers in place of Mr Desmond J Murphy [...]
