AKC Reunite is pleased to announce a Challenge Grant from Barbara and Bob Amen (Delegate, Greater St. Louis Training Club), which will match donations to AKC Reunite’s Pet Disaster Relief Fund up to $10,000 to support efforts for the families and pets in Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Harvey. “We have many friends in […]
Take The Lead released the following information regarding emergency assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The link to apply for Take The Lead Emergency Assistance is here. “The Board of Take The Lead has established an Emergency Fund to assist those in our sport who are currently enduring hardship due to fires and floods […]
The Toy Club of Greater Houston to be held in Houston, Texas this weekend has been cancelled on Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th due to inclement weather. Check back for more updates!
Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane, threatening Texas and Louisiana with torrential rains, dangerous winds, and flooding. As it has done for 100 years, the American Humane Rescue team is standing by to help save and shelter animals in need. In the meantime, here are some potentially lifesaving tips from the team’s experts to […]
Raleigh, NC — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to celebrate the human-canine bond at the 15th annual flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh this September. Owning a dog has endless pleasures and rewards, but we all need a friendly reminder about the obligations we have to our pets in return. Each September, […]
Students and Alumni Now Eligible to Submit New Works New York, N.Y – The Westminster Kennel Club has partnered with Pratt Institute for its annual art contest. The contest participants will be current students and alumni. The winning artist will receive $10,000 and the five finalists $1,000. Pratt Institute, founded in 1887, has a mission […]
Purina Has Sponsored Biennial Conference Since 1997 The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, announces that Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt, a specialist in veterinary internal medicine and infectious diseases at North Carolina State University (NCSU), is the recipient of its 2017 Asa […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, and the AKC Museum of the Dog are pleased to announce their new tenancy in the prestigious Kalikow Building located at 101 Park Ave. in New York City. The combined leases allot for a total of 60,000 sq. feet for […]
AKC Judging Operations sent the following email to each AKC Judge regarding the AKC Judging Approval Process: Dear AKC Judge, The Board of Directors at its August 2017 meeting took the following action in regard to the Conformation Judging Approval Process, effective immediately. The Board was clear in stating their unanimous action was made in […]
Press Release from AKC Canine Health Foundation The families of beloved Pug, GCHP Hill Country’s Let’s Get Ready To Rumble, “Rumble”, proudly announce the establishment of an annual Clinician-Scientist Fellowship with the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF). The AKC Canine Health Foundation “GCHP Hill Country’s Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” Clinician-Scientist Fellowship will serve to […]
