It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Mrs. Glenda Dawkins of Altoona, Florida. Mrs. Dawkins was a longtime popular and respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. She, along with her husband Pete Dawkins, were professional handlers prior […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that David Krogh of Tualatin, Oregon passed away. Mr. Krogh was a respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. Before becoming an AKC Judge, Mr. Krogh and his wife, Sharon, were successful breeders of Miniature Pinschers under the K-Roc […]
We are sad to report the untimely passing of the Top Winning Pomeranian of All Time GCh. HiTimes What The Inferno. As everyone remembers, Danny was piloted by professional handler Curtiss Smith to #1 Toy and #2 Dog All Breeds in 2015 and the #1 Toy and #6 Dog All Breeds in 2014. He was […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. These reports are unusual because DCM is occurring in breeds not typically genetically prone to the disease. The […]
On June 10th, 2018 The American Kennel Club held the its first AKC Education Summit at the DoubleTree Hotel in Newark, NJ, just ahead of the quarterly Delegates Meeting. There were over 300 attendees representing various Parent and All-Breed clubs from around the country to learn valuable information that they can take back to their […]
AKC Legislative Alert As previously reported, the Dallas City Council will consider changes to its animal ordinances at its Wednesday, June 27, meeting. The American Kennel Club (AKC) expressed concerns with the proposal, and encouraged residents and other grassroots contacts to also share their concerns with the Dallas City Council. Late yesterday, stakeholders received feedback […]
AKC Legislative Alert The New York Assembly and Senate officially adjourned, resulting in several victories for responsible owners, breeders, and hobbyists in the state. Thanks to your phone calls and emails, bills did not advance that would have regulated hobby breeders, created unclear regulations for dog trainers, or made dangerous and unreasonable changes to the state’s consumer […]
-Annual Event Educates Public on How To Be Effective Dog Owners- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 16th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities and boundless […]
We received the sad news that Suzanne Johnson, longtime Papillon breeder and fancier, passed away on Sunday, June 24th. Suzanne bred Papillons under the Too Cute prefix. Suzanne’s handler, close friend and travel companion was Barbara Gossett. Barbara will remember Suzanne as a dog lover that gave an entire interest to the Papillon breed. Her […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, continues its commitment to students pursuing their education in veterinary studies with the announcement of the 2018 AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarship recipients. This scholarship is designed to support individuals with a background of participation in AKC events and programs, […]
