New York, N.Y. – The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of more than 1,600 this weekend at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally National Championship held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “The winners of these Championship events are truly the best in […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, today announces a strategic relationship with the American Cancer Society to honor the canine as caregiver and bring awareness to both canine and human cancer research. The AKC and the Society will pair up for various events […]
More than 1,600 talented purebred and mixed-breed canines will jump, heel and retrieve their way to Tulsa, Oklahoma March 18-20, 2016 for a series of Championship events hosted by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Over the three days, these top dogs will compete in the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and the […]
New York, NY — At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 8, 2016, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2020 was elected. The three Directors elected were: • Patricia M. Cruz, Delegate from the Heart of the Plains Kennel Club. • William J. Feeney, Delegate from the Sir Francis Drake Kennel […]
Chula Vista, CA — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC dog clubs and AKC Reunite that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of natural or civil disasters, presented their fourth trailer in San Diego County in a ribbon cutting alongside Chula Vista Mayor Casillas Salas and officials […]
AKC Launches a New Standard for Dog Daycare and Boarding New York, NY - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocacy for dogs, today announces that it has signed a lease with The Durst Organization for a pet care facility in their new VIA 57WEST building, a […]
Starting in February 2017, the 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live in primetime on FOX Sports 1 from New York City’s Madison Square Garden culminating in Tuesday night’s Best in Show competition. Nat Geo WILD and FOX Sports digital platforms will provide additional coverage, carrying daytime breed judging from Piers […]
On Thursday, March 3, 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Insurance and Real Estate Committee will consider House Bill 5443, which would prohibit insurance companies from establishing minimum premiums, canceling, refusing to renew, or refusing to issue a homeowners insurance policy based solely on the breed of dog owned by the insured or applicant. The American […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Mr. Hans Lehtinen of Vantaa, Finland. Mr. Lehtinen dedicated his life to the sport of purebred dogs. Before starting his illustrious judging career in 1953, he was involved with Dachshunds, English Cocker Spaniels, Standard Schnauzers and Norwich Terriers. As one of Finland’s […]
Platform offers enriched materials for continuous education. New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs […]
