But let’s face it at this point purebreds need all the positive publicity they can get. And it can’t always be about rescuing Timmy from the well. So maybe we should keep this momentum going. Think about it. “Dalmatian Follows Fire Truck”, “Husky Pulls Sled”, “Mastiff Confronts Intruder”, “Pointer Finds Bird Under Bush”. The possibilities are endless.
Fancier Ms. Anna Gracie to Join WKC Staff The Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) welcomes its newest staff member Ms. Anna Gracie as Digital Media Manager today. Ms. Gracie, a second-generation dog breeder and exhibitor, will work with WKC Director of Communications Gail Miller Bisher and the club’s social media partner GLOW, a Manhattan-based agency. Additionally, [...]
AKC Legislative Alert AKC has learned that the Washoe County Commission (Nevada) is considering a proposal that would require anyone who wishes to own more than three dogs to apply for a variance permit and have their dogs sterilized. The proposal will be formally introduced at the county commission meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 18. Each commission [...]
The following news article is regarding Craig Eugene and his actions at the Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club dog show held in Ottumwa, Iowa on Saturday, July 8th. To read more visit the Des Moines Register, here. By Kelly McGowan Three dogs died of heat exposure after they were locked in a vehicle Saturday outside of [...]
$15,000 in Donations to Three National Breed Clubs New York, N.Y. – The Westminster Kennel Club, in its ongoing charitable efforts to give back to the sport, will donate $5,000 each to three American Kennel Club (AKC®)-recognized national breed clubs to support the club’s dog rescue activities. The three donations totaling $15,000 will be presented at [...]
New York, NY – At the July monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club held in New York City, Ann Wallin of the Atlanta Kennel Club Inc., was elected to the Board of Directors in a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the late Steve Gladstone until [...]
The Canine Chronicle received the news that past AKC Judge Mr. Bill Whaling recently passed away. He was 89 years old. Bill was a respected judge of many breeds, including the Working and Herding Groups. He was truly one of our most flamboyant judges and a well respected German Shepherd man. Bill resided in a [...]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Mr. Kent Delaney of Orland Park, Illinois. Kent was known for his friendly, welcoming, and larger than life personality. He was an absolute favorite among exhibitors, and the entire dog show community. He was a longtime respected and knowledgeable [...]
We are sad to report the passing of Bloodhound authority Anne Legge at the age of 84. Many of us remember Anne as an outstanding breeder of Bloodhounds under the prefix Legacy, as well as an expert judge.
We received the sad news that Paulette (Polly) Swanson passed away on the morning of June 25th. She passed away at her home in Kerrville, Texas. Polly was a long time AKC Judge of several Sporting breeds including Brittanys, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Setters, Spaniels, Vizslas, Weimaraners, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. She bred [...]
