This week the North Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for next year. Previous versions of the budget had included items of significant concern to the AKC, such as a transfer of the animal welfare budget and oversight away from the Department of Agriculture. Another version included a tax on veterinary services. Neither of […]
The Ulster County Legislature has made numerous changes to the proposal that would regulate dog breeders and sellers in the county, and a public hearing will be held in October. The Ulster County Legislature is demonstrating a willingness to listen to constituents on this proposal, and residents are encouraged to continue contacting the legislators to […]
The Premium List for the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is now available online here. The 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th, 2015. Breed judging, the special attraction Masters Obedience Championship competition, and Junior Showmanship preliminaries will be at Piers 92 and 94. […]
Raleigh, NC – In a ceremony held yesterday at City Hall, Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane proclaimed September 19th “AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day” in honor of the annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). This festival for Raleigh residents and their dogs is scheduled to run Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at […]
Judging at the Cape Cod Kennel Club in Falmouth, Massachusetts was delayed this morning due to heavy rainfall and flooding on the show grounds. The judging has resumed and judges will “play catch up” throughout the day. These photos were taken this morning, Thursday, September 10, 2015
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is proud to announce the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award finalists in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events and Performance. The Awards, created and first awarded in 1999, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog fancy. The finalists chosen, based on nominations […]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of Merrick Pet Care, Inc., one of the fastest-growing natural and organic pet food companies. As previously announced, Merrick will continue to operate as an independent business, with no planned changes to its management or operations. Merrick has more than 350 employees […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Dr. Bernard “Bud” McGivern Jr. of Staten Island, New York on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Dr. McGivern was a highly respected judge of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Group, Best in Show, and Junior Showmanship. Before becoming a popular judge, Dr. McGivern successfully bred […]
By Debra Lampert-Rudman “It becomes one of those events that people ask “Did you go? Were you there? M&E has it all – atmosphere, ambiance, ladies and gents in their finery, and the world’s best dogs all together at the same time in a glorious outdoor setting. Everybody in the sport will be there and […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has recognized seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of the purebred dog, producing dogs […]
