Table Talk · March 27, 2024
On Monday, Fox News 32 in Chicago reported that AKC Judge and veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Adam King was arrested for knowingly distributing child pornography.
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A Message from Dennis Sprung About Criminal Conduct
Dear American Kennel Club fanciers, The entire American Kennel Club Board of Directors and staff condemn alleged criminal conduct by any participant in our sports, and we will continue to examine ways to strengthen our oversight. We are committed to the well-being of every fancier, young or old, and will investigate every complaint that is […]
Table Talk · March 20, 2024
I returned home from a fun and exhausting Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky. I must say the circuit once again did not disappoint! This cluster always attracts many of the nation’s top dogs, and it makes this cluster even more special. To watch the group competition (both regular and NOHS), it restores faith that our […]
Over 2,500 Top-Ranked Dogs From All U.S. States To Compete At The 148Th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show May 11, 13 & 14 In New York City
Chihuahuas Lead Entries and Newly Eligible Breed, the Lancashire Heeler, Joins America’s Most Prestigious Dog Show
Table Talk · March 13, 2024
I was able to attend a couple of days of the Tarheel Cluster this past week. I hadn’t been to these shows in a couple of years, and it was fun to go back. It was great to see people that I hadn’t seen in a while and observe new dogs I had only […]
Table Talk · March 6, 2024
In a couple of weeks many of us will make the trip to Louisville for the Kentuckiana Cluster. This cluster, which still maintains its ranking as one of the largest clusters in the country, has an impressive entry again in 2024 with 13,733 entries over four days. The largest entry of 3,677 is on Saturday. These large entries bring late nights, so be sure to pace yourselves my friends!!
Table Talk · February 28, 2024
Table Talk · February 28, 2024 This past weekend I went back to my roots when I attended the Renaissance Cluster in Madison, Wisconsin. I had not attended shows in this area for at least 20 years. Ed Fojtik, Margie Wilson and the team of volunteers who were responsible for the cluster worked very […]
2024 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
Table Talk · February 21, 2024
A reminder to those planning to attend Westminster this year: Please remember that entries close Wednesday!!!! If you have not secured your accommodations yet, get them done as soon as possible! Hotels are filling up quickly!
