2018 AKC Conformation Point Schedule Released
The AKC has released the new 2018 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 16, 2018. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
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Remembering Stephen Hubbell
We received the news that Mr. Stephen Hubbell of Weaverville, California passed away today, March 21, 2018 following a fall at his home this week. Mr. Hubbell was a popular and respected AKC Judge of all breeds. Before becoming an AKC Judge in 1969, he was a longtime Great Dane breeder-owner-handler, professional handler, and a […]
United Airlines Suspends PetSafe Travel
United Airlines released the following statement regarding the suspension of United PetSafe Travel: Effective immediately, we are not accepting any new reservations for PetSafe travel. We will honor any existing PetSafe reservations confirmed as of March 20, 2018, although we will assist any customer that wishes to cancel their reservation. This suspension does not affect […]
Ohio Advancing Bill to Update Breeder Laws
AKC Legislative Alert On Wednesday, the Ohio House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee advanced a bill that makes numerous changes to the state’s laws regulating high volume dog breeders. As passed by the committee, House Bill 506, sponsored by Representative Brian Hill, is an effort to update the laws in a reasonable manner. We thank […]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Supports Canine Health with $227,442 Donation to the AKC Canine Health Foundation
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to better health for all dogs, is pleased to announce that $227,442 has been donated by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to support canine health through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program. Since it began in 2002, the PPCP Program has raised more […]
Flying the Unfriendly Skies – Part II
It could almost be called a comedy of errors if not for the tragic consequences. Just one day after United made headlines around the world for the callous treatment and death of a passenger’s ten-month-old Frenchie pup, a German Shepherd with an intended destination of Kansas City was somehow was re-routed to Tokyo. Yes, that Tokyo!
Flying the Unfriendly Skies
Airline personnel have been wielding big power in the years since 9/11. Passengers are regularly berated, fined, kicked off flights, and worse for perceived infractions ranging from what they are reading to what they are wearing as cabin attendants seek to maintain order on the flight.
United Airlines Apologizes After Dog Dies in Overhead Compartment
United Airlines apologized on Tuesday after a dog died on a flight during which it was stored in a passenger’s overhead compartment. A witness said that a flight attendant had ordered the pet owner to put the dog in the compartment before the plane took off.
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2022 Elected
New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 13, 2018, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2022 was elected. The three Directors elected were: Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate from the Trap Falls Kennel Club. Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate from the Fort Worth Kennel Club. Ann Wallin, Delegate […]
Redbarn Pet Products Expands Voluntary Recall of Dog Chews
Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding their voluntarily recall initially issued on February 9th. The recall expanded to include all lots of product manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is limited to products distributed March 2017 through February […]
