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 […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Mr. Charles Scott of New Castle, Indiana. He was a longtime respected judge of all Toy breeds, Afghan Hounds, Greyhounds, Whippets, Poodles, Standard Manchester Terriers and Junior Showmanship. Before his judging career, he was a successful breeder of Italian Greyhounds, along with […]
The American Kennel Club is deeply concerned about the “Dogs Cannot Touch Each Other” video that is a part of the upcoming “Art and China after 1989: Theater of the World” exhibit at the Guggenheim. Dog fighting is unacceptable and should not be displayed in any manner and certainly not as art. Depictions of animal cruelty […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: […]
We received the happy news from Toddie Clark that Clint Harris has returned home following his serious fall in July. He suffered severe injuries after falling into an oil change pit at a car shop. He has spent the past few months at the Univeristy of Louisville tending to the injuries and undergoing physical therapy […]
We are saddened to report the passing of Andy Andrews of Brentwood, Tennessee following a longterm illness. He passed away yesterday, September 21st 2017. Andy is the husband of Cheryl Green, longtime successful Doberman Pinscher breeder and fancier. Funeral arrangements are as follows at the Hickory Chapel Funeral Home in Nashville, Tennessee: 2 PM – […]
-Premium List Available Now- New York, NY (September 21, 2017) – Entries are now open for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16 and 17. Entries are also open for the inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and […]
We received the sad news that longtime judge and Alaskan Malamute breeder, Mrs. Sheila Balch passed away this past weekend. Mrs. Balch was an AKC Judge of the Working Group, several Herding Breeds, as well as Best in Show. She judged several National Specialties and her judging assignments took her all over the world. She […]
AKC Legislative Alert The Guilford County (NC) Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, September 21, on a proposal that would require cat and dog owners to spay/neuter their dogs by the age of 6 months or pay a $200 fee for an intact animal permit. The proposal offers a few exceptions, however AKC […]
