Remembering Ron Menaker

We received the sad news that Ron H. Menaker has passed.  Mr. Menaker has been actively involved in the sport of purebred dogs for over 52 years. He has bred and exhibited Giant Schnauzers, Bedlington Terriers, and Norfolk Terriers, owned Border Terriers, and was deeply involved in many breed and all-breed clubs, dedicating his time in various capacities.

Mr. Menaker served on the AKC Board from 1996 to 1998, 2000 to 2012 and 2014 to 2019.

During his Board terms he had the position of Vice Chairman from 2001 to 2002 followed by that of Chairman from 2002 to 2012 and 2015 to 2019. He is the Chairman Emeritus of the AKC and the Delegate of the Memphis Kennel Club. His extensive business experience, operational and financial management expertise throughout the philanthropic and corporate communities and universally acknowledged leadership style proved to be invaluable assets to the Board and the organization.

He was the past show chairman for the AKC National Championship and Westminster Kennel Club and was an Honorary Member of The Kennel Club (England).

Mr. Menaker was instrumental in the planning and relocation of the AKC Headquarters and the AKC Museum of the Dog in 2018.

As a member of the Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Mr. Menaker had held positions as President, Director, AKC Delegate, and Show Chairman. Additionally, he is a past member of the Giant Schnauzer Club of America and a current member of the Border Terrier Club of America. A judge since 1994, Mr. Menaker had judged at more than 300 AKC conformation shows.

Mr. Menaker’s judging assignments have taken him across the country and around the world, including to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. He is approved to judge Best in Show, all Sporting, Working, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, and multiple other breeds.

In 2020, The American Kennel Club (AKC^®), announced Mr. Menaker  as the winner of the AKC^® Lifetime Achievement Awards for Conformation.

His career had been dedicated to the care, welfare, growth and future of the Sport of purebred dogs.

The Canine Chronicle extends sincere condolences to Ron’s family, friends and the dog show community following his passing. He will be missed.

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