New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, joins forces with Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers, to bring even more pet services to AKC Marketplace. Each day, AKC Marketplace helps hundreds of potential dog owners find their life-long companions and [...]
AKC Legislative Alert The Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, October 24th, that would allow dogs in outdoor eating establishments, with permission from the business owner. The AKC strongly supports House Bill 263, as it allows responsible dog owners more opportunity to enjoy outdoor [...]
The Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association scheduled at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon California to be held on October 28 – 29 2017 have been cancelled. The Northern California Herding Group Association to be held on October 27 have also been cancelled. These events have been cancelled due to the California wildfires. In addition, [...]
Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 16th and 17th. The all-day event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors [...]
AKC Legislative Alert The Clark County, Nevada Board of Commissioners is expected to consider changes to its animal control ordinances at its Tuesday, October 17th meeting. The proposal seeks to restrict sales of dogs and cats at pet stores to those obtained from an animal shelter or rescues organization. Area residents are strongly encouraged to contact Clark County [...]
In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the AKC Humane Fund has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to support domestic violence shelters that need the financial means to accept victims and their pets. Did you know that in a nationwide study, more than 71 percent of battered women reported that their abusers had [...]
Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 16 and 17 with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Presented by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Royal Canin, a global dog food brand, this two-day event takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 8 [...]
The Premium List for the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is now available online here. The 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 12th and 13th, 2018. Breed judging, the special attraction Masters Obedience Championship competition, and Junior Showmanship preliminaries will be at Piers 92 and 94. [...]
We received the news that James White of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Mr. White was a respected AKC Judge of all Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier and Herding breeds. He judged many prestigious venues, including National Specialties, the AKC National Championship and Westminster Kennel Club. He and [...]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award are truly committed to excellence, consistency, breed standard and type,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC [...]
