We received the sad news that Judith Thill of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 27th 2017 at the Unity Point Health – Finley Hospital. Ms. Thill was an AKC Judge of the Terrier Group, Best in Show, and several Non-Sporting breeds. Ms. Thill was a longtime active breeder and exhibitor of Fox Terriers and […]
New levels designed to recognize the dedication of breeders who contribute to the sport New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of Advanced Levels of Recognition for Breeders of Merit. The program is being introduced to provide recognition to those long-term, successful breeders that have produced numerous titled dogs. Dogs […]
For the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests – and their dogs – to four of its resort properties! For more information about the new dog-friendly trial program, including other restrictions and policies, guests may contact 407-W-DISNEY.
Texas A&M’s Veterinary Emergency Team expands disaster-relief fleet with first fully equipped truck-based veterinary medical unit Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) today unveiled the university’s first custom, fully equipped veterinary medical unit. The 25-foot truck, which can be deployed anywhere in the U.S., was fully funded by a […]
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 […]
