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 […]
AKC Legislative Alert An Illinois committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, March 1, that would ban debarking unless it is medically necessary to treat an illness, congenital defect, disease or injury. While the AKC supports the provision in House Bill 5004 that only allows debarking to be performed by a licensed veterinarian, we oppose […]
The AKC has released the new 2016 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 11, 2016. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
A proposal has been introduced in West Virginia that would require the sterilization of all dogs and cats, with very few exceptions. All bills must be considered in committee by the end of this week, so it is important that all who reside or participate in conformation, hunting, performance, or other activities with dogs in […]
NEW YORK – At its annual board and club meetings on Sunday, February 14, the Morris & Essex Kennel Club unanimously voted in its new officers and directors, and made sizeable donations to a variety of canine charities and organizations. At the Morris & Essex board meeting, Wayne Ferguson was re-elected as the president of […]
