2018 Westminster KC Judging Panel
Judging Panel Announced for Westminster Week’s Four Competitions Held in New York City, which will take place Feb. 12-13, 2018
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The American Kennel Club Celebrates National Purebred Dog Day On May 1st
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to join us on May 1st as we celebrate pride, predictability and purpose of purebred dogs and promote the preservation of these breeds. This year, two Congressional resolutions designate May 1st as National Purebred Dog Day®(NPDD). Senate Resolution 144 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis and House Concurrent Resolution 46, introduced by Congressmen Ted Yoho, Kurt Schrader and Ralph Abraham highlight the role […]
Remembering Mr. Norman Patton
We just received the sad news that Mr. Norman Patton of Mesa, Arizona passed away today, Friday, April 28, 2017. Mr. Patton was a highly regarded and respected AKC judge of all Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. Mr. Patton was successful in […]
Mark Desrosiers Hired as Executive Field Representative
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Mark Desrosiers has been hired as an In-House Executive Field Representative. He joins the staff effective June 5, 2017 and will be based in the AKC North Carolina office. “Mark has spent more than three decades in the dog sport and possess […]
Party Animal Recalls Dog Food Due To Potential Presence of Pentobarbital
The safety of pets is and always will be our first priority. We sincerely regret the reports of the discomfort experienced by the pet who consumed this food. As pet parents ourselves, we take this matter seriously. On April 13, a retailer in Texas notified us that their customer had presented samples of our 13-ounce-can […]
The American Kennel Club Appoints Vice Presidents In Legal Department
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the promotion to Vice President of two key members of its legal team effective April 22nd, Heather McManus, Esq. and Cynthia Beagles, Esq. “I am very happy to promote […]
The American Kennel Club Announces 2017 Junior Scholarship Recipients
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that twenty-four exceptional students from 16 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC®) Junior Scholarship for 2017. The scholarships are offered to high school, college and graduate […]
PetSmart Announces Agreement to Acquire Chewy, A Leading Online Pet Retailer
PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chewy, Inc. (“Chewy”), the online pet retailer. The acquisition accelerates the execution of PetSmart’s strategy and is a critical milestone in its transformational journey to be the most convenient, best-in-class pet retailer. The combination of PetSmart and Chewy will enhance both […]
Congressional Veterinarians Introduce Resolution Honoring Purebred Dogs
New York – U.S. Congressmen and veterinarians Ted Yoho [R-FL-3], Ralph Abraham, [R-LA-5], Kurt Schrader [D-OR-5] and have joined forces across the aisle to introduce a Congressional Resolution in support of National Purebred Dog Day. The resolution highlights the essential and important role that purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have played throughout United […]
Riverside, California Developing Breeder Regulations
AKC Legislative Alert The City of Riverside’s Planning Commission held a workshop on March 9, 2017, to seek input on changes to the city’s animal control laws as part of new land use regulations. At the workshop, the City’s Community Development Department presented the City’s goals for retail pet sales and breeder regulations. It recommended […]
