The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that Mrs. Audrey Sutton of Saratoga, California passed away on August 31, 2016. Mrs. Sutton was an AKC judge of all Hound breeds and and Italian Greyhounds. Mrs Sutton was an avid breeder, owner, and handler of Italian Greyhounds for nearly 50 years, successfully breeding Italian Greyhounds under […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Kathleen Grosso of Banning, California on September 9th 2016. Mrs. Grosso was a respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show. Kathy, along with her husband Vincent, had great success as owner handlers of West […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 17th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2016 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor some of the nation’s finest breeders with this award,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mr. Joe Tacker of Monterey, California on August 27th 2016. Mr. Tacker was a highly respected and popular judge of All Breeds. Before embarking on his judging career in 1957, Mr. Tacker and his wife Marilyn bred and handled for many years. They […]
The Michigan House Local Government Committee will be considering a bill on Wednesday, September 7, that will prohibit municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. Localities may still enact laws regulating dogs, so long as they do not single out specific breeds. The AKC supports Senate Bill 239, which protects the rights of dog owners while still allowing […]
Vancouver, WA - Many dog world insiders are lamenting the sad state of American Kennel Club dog shows, and while Judge Lee Whittier recognizes the issues, she also rejoices in the ever-increasing number of owner-handlers exhibiting in the ring. Over the last several years, Whittier has heard the persistent talk among dog people about the high […]
AKC Government Relations has just learned that the recently-formed Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter Citizens’ Advisory Committee will consider mandatory spay/neuter and breeder licensing recommendations at its meeting tonight. It is imperative that all concerned Ouachita Parish residents, members of AKC-affiliated clubs, and fanciers and enthusiasts in the area appear at tonight’s public meeting and express […]
Fifteen Year Tradition Continues with New Name and Features – Same Spotlight on Purebred Dogs New York, NY (August 31, 2016) – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, today announced a multiyear agreement for Royal Canin to […]
The AKC released the following statement regarding the use of the collapsed tunnel in agility:
