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:
With as many as 70,000 homes damaged or destroyed in the catastrophic floods, animal rescuers are racing against time to save animal flood victims and working to reunite pets with their families. A grassroots New-Orleans based charity, the Humane Society of Louisiana - no affiliation with any national organization – stepped up to help hard-hit Livingston parish provide field operations and […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the second round of the AKC Paw of Courage award recipients, to show appreciation for the many sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices of dogs who […]
Following the Baton Rouge area floods, The Biloxi Beach Classic Dog Show Cluster will be collecting donations at the shows in Biloxi, MS on September 2nd through 5th. The clubs are requesting monetary donations and dog supplies that will be distributed to various rescue organizations that are caring for Baton Rouge area pets until the […]
Samoyed Fancier, Betty Cline’s home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was destroyed during the recent Baton Rouge area floods. Her home is pictured in the photo to the right. The water nearly rose to the ceiling of the home. Fortunately, Betty and her dog, Benji, are safe. However, the home and all her personal belongings were […]
