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 […]
By Madeline Farber Veterinarians in Virginia are warning pet owners to be on the lookout for a mysterious disease — similar to whooping cough — spreading among canines in the Charlottesville area. The Autumn Trails Veterinary Center in Charlottesville told CBS 19 they’ve treated roughly 22 dogs for the unknown disease in the past week. Concerned, the veterinary clinic contacted […]
Conference aims to examine possible solutions to the shortage of detection dogs Raleigh, NC-The American Kennel Club will host the 2018 AKC US Dog Detection Conference Tuesday, August 28th – Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection in the United States. The Conference […]
To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support the people and pets who have been impacted. These funds will help support immediate rescue efforts, purchase much-needed supplies, and fund rebuilding initiatives for individuals and communities affected by the fire. In times of natural disaster, Purina’s goal is to provide […]
We received the sad news that Clint Harris passed away this week. Mr. Harris was a well known judge of All Breeds. He was also a highly successful handler prior to becoming a judge. Notably, he piloted Ch. Chinoe’s Adamant James to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club in 1971 and 1972. The Canine Chronicle […]
We received the sad news that AKC Judge Mrs. Joyce Geshwiler of Columbia, Tennessee has recently passed away. Mrs. Geshwiler and her husband Bill were AKC Judges and English Cocker Spaniel breeders, with Joyce judging the Hound Group, various Sporting and Herding breeds as well as Best in Show. Joyce and Bill were intimately involved […]
The Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) is a collaborative effort to increase the number of trained practitioners in companion animal theriogenology (reproductive health) and clinical genetics. The funders, AKC and CHF, and their partners at the TF announce that the University […]
