The following letter from Mr. Ron Menaker was sent to each AKC Conformation Judge Regarding the Judging Approval Process:Dear AKC Conformation Judges and Delegates, At the Board’s July 2017 meeting, as Chairman, I appointed a committee to review the current Judging Approval Process to determine where modifications were warranted. This action was necessary after hearing […]
New York, NY— The need for explosive detection dogs and assistance dogs has never been greater. Unfortunately, only half of the dogs being trained for this work succeed. The Working Dog Project is a unique opportunity to apply cutting edge genomics technology to investigate how genetic variation influences behavioral characteristics. By identifying the key genetic factors, […]
Reminder! Entries close for the prestigious 17th Annual AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at 3:00 PM CST. The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday & Sunday, December 16th and 17th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All […]
New York, NY-The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Dr. Claudia Orlandi (Conformation), Patricia R. Krause (Companion Events) and Judy Powers (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog […]
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 […]
