The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, today announced the implementation of the AKC Personal Conduct Policy, effective immediately. The policy affirms it is a privilege to be part of the American Kennel Club and everyone who participates in the sport must refrain [...]
CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn’t present a risk to our communities. Starting on August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must: Appear healthy upon arrival; Be at least six [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Tara Martin-Rowell has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. She will start June 3rd, 2024. “Tara brings a broad background as a successful Maltese AKC Breeder of Merit, expertise as an All-Breed Professional Handler with many Best In Show titles and top winning dogs as [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of the National Owner-Handled (NOHS) Regional events this Fall. The timing for this pilot program aligns with the 2025 AKC NOHS Finals qualifying period – September 2024 to September 2025. These [...]
Show: World Dog Show 2024 Location: Zagreb, Croatia #1 Zaida Bint Muti Von Haussman Breed: Afghan Hound Owner: Ramón Podestá Handler: Willy Santiago #2 Airzeppeline Delia Breed: Old English Sheepdog Owner: Gr Moussoyianni Ep. Katshahnia, Maria Louisa #3 Kriscots He’s A Rebel At De La Pomme Breed: Scottish Terrier Owner: Owner: Phavida Jaruth Handler: Rebecca [...]
It is with great sadness we share the loss of James Mitchell. Jimmy started his career in dogs as a young kid in a grooming shop, eventually leading him to work for Bill Trainor and Anne Rogers Clark. As a very active member of the dog community, Jimmy worked for the Foley Dog Show Organization [...]
It is with great sadness we share the news that Mr. John Ronald of Umatilla, Florida passed away. John was an AKC judge, Samoyed breeder and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 55+ years. John began successfully exhibiting and breeding Samoyeds under the Seadog prefix in the 1960s. He and his wife, [...]
As an additional step in creating a safe and respectful sport environment for all, the AKC Board of Directors approved the following educational requirements policy and recommendations. Effective immediately: AKC Board of Directors, Inspectors, Field Staff across all sports, AKC Registered Handlers, and additional AKC Staff that regularly attend events, will be required to successfully [...]
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2024 Board of Directors Meeting: • Dennis B. Sprung – President and Chief Executive Officer • Gina M. DiNardo – Executive [...]
It is with great sadness we share the loss of Pedro A. Cofiño. Peter, as he was known to his friends, and his wife Lourdes bred and have shown nationally-ranked Afghan Hounds, German Shepherds, Pharaoh Hounds and Newfoundlands. He was the past-President of the Greater Miami Dog Club and the current AKC Delegate. As a [...]
