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The Russian Hunting Dog Federation (RHDF) has written FCI and offered to take over as the host organization of the 2016 World Dog Show. They claim to have an experienced team capable of putting on international canine events, a strong Board of Trustees, the support of the reputable judges, breeders and breed clubs in Russia and abroad, and a good relationship with the sponsors of the WDS. Our sources claim they are awaiting a response to their request from FCI.
April 18th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce, in accordance with the charter and bylaws, the results from the annual election of officers, held at the April 2016 Board of Directors Meeting. The Executive Officers were re-elected to the following positions: Dennis B. Sprung- President and Chief Executive Officer James P. […]
April 13th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations team has just been made aware that the Broward County Commission will discuss amendments to the county’s existing breeder permit including requiring permit holders to submit to warrantless inspections of their private homes. The AKC strongly encourages dog owners and breeders to attend tomorrow’s hearing or to contact the commissioners […]
April 12th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mr. Enrique Jorge Filippini of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Filippini was a longtime highly regarded judge of All Breeds. Before embarking on his illustrious judging career, Mr. Filippini was a successful breeder of many breeds, including Boxers, Miniature Pinschers, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhounds. […]
April 6th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
It is with great sadness and regret that we report that Sue Whaley of Brandywine, Maryland has passed away following a battle with breast cancer. She passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2016. Sue dedicated her life to the sport of purebred dogs. As a longtime respected professional handler of all breeds, a highly successful […]
April 5th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
The Terry-All Kennel Club released the following announcement to exhibitors regarding the Terry-All Kennel Club Dog Show in Brighton, Colorado this weekend, on April 9th and 10th, 2016: “Thank you for entering our shows. Unfortunately, the Indoor Arena (dirt floor) building at the Adams County Fairgrounds has been condemned and is no longer available. A […]
April 4th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
AKC Legislative Alert The Maryland Senate is expected to consider a bill any day that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters). The purpose of the bill is to ensure that pet stores and dealers in Maryland only obtain dogs from reputable breeders, and […]
April 4th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
The American Kennel Club sent the Attorney General in North Carolina the following letter regarding the recently signed LGBT law in the state. The American Kennel Club also released this statement: “The American Kennel Club is deeply concerned about the recently signed LGBT Law. We do not support legislation that promotes discriminatory practices or exclusion of […]
April 1st, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
A bill is moving through the Arizona Senate that would impact live dog racing in the state. As defined in state law, “live dog racing” is defined as “racing in which greyhound dogs chase a mechanical lure.” As a result, the bill would have inadvertently prohibited all lure coursing, Coursing ability and similar events in […]
March 31st, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
Smallbatch Pets Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen dog duckbatch sliders due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products […]
March 30th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
