The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization committed to better health for all dogs, is pleased to accept a $50,000 donation from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in support of CHF’s Clinician Scientist Fellowship Program. With this donation, OFA surpasses $500,000 in cumulative contributions to CHF over a productive 20-year partnership. The […]
The Plainfield Kennel Club on Sunday, May 27th, 2018 in Freehold, New Jersey has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All events associated with the Plainfield Kennel Club on Sunday are also cancelled. Check back for more updates!
Merrick Pet Care, of Amarillo, Texas, is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited amount of beef dog treat varieties due to the potential that they contain elevated levels of a naturally-occurring beef thyroid hormone. Dogs consuming high levels of beef thyroid hormone may exhibit the following symptoms: increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased […]
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Mr. Charlton Reynders, III, will take the lead of the historic club from Mr. Seán W. McCarthy, after his seven years of service as president.
According to multiple eye witness accounts, there were two active shooters on the show grounds during the Coronado Kennel Club of New Mexico dog show today, Tuesday, May 15th. These shows are held at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is reported that the incident involved two locals and possibly started […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the recipients of the second set of 2018 AKC Paw of CourageSM awards to show appreciation for the working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. This award […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 9, 2018) The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce that the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) has launched Phase 1 of the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) Initiative, a free online resource designed to support owners, breeders, veterinarians, and dog health and welfare professionals in the appropriate […]
Atlanta, GA – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that it is honoring Georgia Representative David Knight with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Representative Knight previously received the award in 2015. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations, commented, “It is an honor […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund, a non-profit organization committed to supporting responsible pet ownership, is proud to announce that 2018 marks its ten-year anniversary. The idea to create the AKC Humane Fund was presented to the Board of Directors by Dennis B. Sprung and it achieved 501c3 status in 2008. It was created with […]
