MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitation before submitting [...]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Roberta Campbell of Ocala, Florida on Saturday, November 19th. She was a respected judge of all Hound, Terrier, and Herding breeds and Best in Show. Before beginning her judging career in 1997, Mrs. Campbell was a breeder and handler with her late [...]
Royal Canin, a global pet food leader and The American Kennel Club today announced the return of the AKC National Championship to television via a new partnership with Hallmark Channel. The three-hour special, featuring America’s most beloved dog breeds, will premiere on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6-9 ET/PT. The show will be anchored by [...]
Nominations for the AKC Board class of 2021 have now closed. The final slate of nine candidates for the four Board positions to be filled in March, 2017 are listed below. NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES Rita Biddle, Ingham County KC Dominic Carota, Pharaoh Hound Club of American Dr. Gregory Paveza , Elm City KC Harvey Wooding, Westminster [...]
On Monday, November 14, the New Jersey Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would impact those who are charged with cruelty violations and whose animals are seized. AKC urges New Jersey residents to call their State Senator and express concerns with Senate Bill 2454. Visit the AKC Legislative Action Center and type your address [...]
Reminder! Entries close for the prestigious 16th AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 16th 2016 at 3:00 PM CST. The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday and Sunday, December 17th and 18th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. All Sporting, [...]
Many of you are not aware that our good friend Ron Scott suffered a subdural hematoma last Friday, which required emergency neurological surgery where part of his skull was removed. A two-hour surgery and 57 staples and 2 stitches later, Ron was placed in intensive care then critical care until Wednesday. He has since been released and is recovering at his home
We are sad to report our good friend Nancie Mages passed away in her sleep last night. Fanciers who have known Nancie over the past decade or so remember her as an owner of the top winning Border Collies…
Concerned dog owners in Miami-Dade County are encouraged to contact their commissioners prior to the meeting on 11/15/16 and respectfully state support for repealing the pit bull ban.
6th Annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Recognition Heralds Those Who Contribute To Animal Welfare in Delaware Valley PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Cindy Otto, whose work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks inspired her founding of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, is the recipient of the 2016 Kennel Club of Philadelphia ?Dogs?’ Best Friend [...]
