The American Kennel Club (AKC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina M. DiNardo as AKC President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. DiNardo will step into this leadership role following Dennis Sprung, ensuring a seamless transition as the organization continues its mission to advocate for purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. “We […]
Dennis B. Sprung will complete his remarkable career at the American Kennel Club effective March 31, 2025. He has been the President and Chief Executive Officer since 2003, and prior to that held multiple important positions including AKC Delegate and Judge, Executive Field Representative, Vice Presidencies, Chief Operating Officer, and Show Chairman of AKC National […]
Show: Boxer Club Of Arizona #1 & #2 Location: Phoenix, AZ Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Judge: Mary-Helen (Mimi) Brown & Mr. Robert J Edison Dog: GCHS Smd Aguacate Handler: Aaron Rosas Owner: S Martinez, A Mercado & M Negron Breeder: G Pichardo
Show: San Diego Saint Bernard Club Location: Del Mar, CA Date: Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22, 2025 Judge: Mrs. Kristi Libsack & Mrs. Tikki Smith Dog: GCH Spring Mtn’s Secret Recipe Handler: Kelly Hawtrey Owner: K Hawtrey Breeder: B Oliver
Show: Boston Terrier Club of Milwaukee Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2025 Judge: Kim Rutherford & Kyoji Maruyama Dog: GCHS Celestial’s Fly Me To The Moon Handler: Margaret Noble Owner: K Farrell & L Cavanaugh Breeder: L Cavanaugh
Show: Linn County Kennel Club NOHS Location: Albany, OR Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Judge: John Mayhall Dog: GCHS Calm To the Silver Moon And Back Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Handler: Cheryl Calm Owner: C & B Calm Breeder: C Calm
Show: Gordon Setter Club of America Regional Location: Madison, WI Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Judge: Ms. Bonnie P. Threlfall Dog: CH Andelle’s Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Handler: Jamie Lamphier Owner: A Perez & C Edwards Breeder: A Perez & C Edwards
by Gerry Meisels Within the last few years, the little phrase “It Is What It Is” seems to have become ever more popular, and we see it crop up more and more often. I first heard a professional handler use it, and today I hear it not only at the shows and at kennel club […]
Show Name: Texas Working Dog Association Of Greater Houston #2 Location: Humble, TX Show Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Show Photographer(s): Victoria & Warren Cook – MyDogPhoto • Website: mydogphoto.com Working Judge’s Name: Mr. Robert E. Hutton Total Entry: 150 #1- Dog Reg: GCHB Cammcastle’s National Anthem V. Sanguino TKN VHMA ATT [Dog] Breed: Rottweiler […]
Show Name: Texas Working Dog Association of Greater Houston #1 Location: Humble, TX Show Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Show Photographer(s): Victoria & Warren Cook – MyDogPhoto • Website: mydogphoto.com Working Judge’s Name: Mr. Roger D. Gifford Total Entry: 152 #1- Dog Reg: GCHS Impeccable’s Odysseus The Faithful CGCA [Dog] Breed: Mastiff Handler: Terry Smith […]
