We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the successful professional handler and Irish Setter breeder pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for [...]
In Virginia, Illinois and New Jersey, 3 regional Irish Terrier Clubs took advantage of the AKC’s new directive that they can hold up to 3 independent specialties a day within parent club guidelines and local restrictions. Masks and temperature checks, hand-sanitizer stations, and “maintain social distance signs” joined pop-up tents, grooming tables and tack boxes as standard equipment for the new era of showing.
Our thoughts and prayers go to Paula, his loving wife of 64 years, and the rest of their family. If you have photos or memories, please include them the in comments on Facebook.
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of respected American Kennel Club Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Hartinger was involved with purebred dogs since his early childhood. He was an AKC Licensed Handler, along with his beloved wife, Paula. They also bred and owned Standard Schnauzers and [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce its newest special, AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence, coming to its digital network, AKC.tv. This five-episode special, scheduled to air November 30th - December 4th at 12pm ET each day, will cover the stories of fifteen remarkable dogs and how the final five were selected for the 21st annual AKC Humane [...]
The Kennel Club has announced today that Crufts 2021 will take place next year on the new dates of the 15 – 18 July 2021 at the NEC Birmingham. Crufts, which will be celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2021, was due to take place on the 11 – 14 March 2021, but with much of the [...]
Long-time AKC judge Beth Speich has passed away. Beth was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.
It is with the greatest sorrow that we share with you the passing of a Golden Retriever exhibitor Irina Smith. Irina and her puppy, Nicholas, were killed in a tragic accident in Montana on November 14, 2020. The beloved wife of Russ Smith, Irina loved Russ and her dogs more than anything. Many people recognized [...]
We were just notified that the Council Bluffs KC dog shows scheduled for this weekend, November 21-22, 2020, have been cancelled. Here is the statement from the club: “We regret to inform you that the 2020 Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show has been cancelled due to the new COVID-19 proclamation made by Governor Kim [...]
What your banker says when you tell them you show dogs! Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Will’s World Top 10 List – What your banker says when you tell them you show dogs!
