New York, NY – The AKC ® Humane Fund is p rou d to announce the winners of the 1 9 th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard – working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented […]
We reported earlier this month that past popular AKC Judge of All Breeds and highly successful professional handler, Clint Harris passed away the first week of August. There will be a gathering of remembrance for Clint Harris on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 5:00 PM at the Captain’s Quarters in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information, […]
We received the sad news that John Connolly of Spokane, Washington has passed away. Mr. Connolly was a past popular AKC Judge of many breeds including the Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups. Before becoming an AKC Judge in 1975, he was a top professional handler of Boxers based out of Michigan. He was a guide […]
AKC Legislative Alert The Township Committee of Shamong, New Jersey, is expected to consider significant changes to its animal ordinances at its Tuesday, September 4, meeting. As currently worded, the proposal contains many concerning and controversial provisions, including future prohibitions on kennels and breeders with 5 or more intact females. The proposal also includes breeding and ownership […]
We received the sad news that Trish Kanzler of Chateaugay, New York passed away on August 17th, 2018 following a battle with cancer. Trish Kanzler bred Siberian Huskies with her family under the Innisfree prefix. Innisfree Siberian Huskies are known worldwide for their superior beauty and quality and also their working abilities. Notably, Trish handled […]
The Hickories Circuit (Susque-Nango Kennel Club and Tioga County Kennel Club) to be held in Apalachin, New York this week, Thursday August 16th through Sunday August 19th have been cancelled due to heavy rain, flooding, and unsafe conditions of the show grounds.
Southwest Airlines Co. today announces changes to its policies for trained service and emotional support animals. The changes are designed to provide clearer guidance to Customers traveling with service animals and will go into effect on Monday, September 17. “We welcome emotional support and trained service animals that provide needed assistance to our Customers,” said Steve Goldberg, Senior […]
AKC Legislative Alert A “pet sales ban” in Manatee County, Florida will be discussed at a workshop on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Manatee County residents and members of the public who want to learn more about the proposed ban are urged to attend. Manatee County staff indicated that a 2018 ordinance has not yet been […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. William Russell of Milton, Washington. Mr. Russell passed away yesterday, August 8th 2018, following complications from cancer. Mr. Russell was a popular and respected AKC Judge of many breeds, including All Sporting, Hound and Toy breeds. Prior to becoming a judge, he and […]
Donation Helps with International Travel Expenses for Young Handlers New York - The Westminster Kennel Club continues its nearly 80-year tradition of support for youth in the sport of dogs with its newest contribution-a donation of $5,000 to the 2019 American Kennel Club (AKC) European Open Junior (EOJ) Agility Team. The donation to the AKC EOJ […]
