New York, NY – AKC is pleased to announce the launch of a new online Legislative Action Center (http://cqrcengage.com/akc/lac) (LAC). The microsite, designed by the AKC Government Relations Team, is designed to make it easier for dog lovers to learn more about key political issues that impact dogs and dog ownership. The site is accessible from the AKC.org homepage and from the […]
Friends and family of Cheree Kirkbride gathered at the Kirkbride home in Ocala, Florida for a celebration of life on June 1st, following Cheree’s passing on the morning of May 30th. She was an admired breeder, owner, and handler of Cardigan Welsh Corgis, as well as an official equine photographer for many years. The family […]
The NY Assembly Housing Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, June 3, that would prohibit a person from being denied or evicted from public housing based solely on the breed of dog owned by the tenant. The bill would also prohibit housing leases (including apartments, tenements, and mobile home parks) from restricting […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club today, is delighted to announce that it has added the following new employees Aimee Ritell, Director Of Marketing; Brandi Hunter, Director Of Public Relations; Davis Alexis, Public Education Administrator; Melanie Rudd, Project Manager; Su Tran, Project Manager; and Susan Zucker, Member and License Club Coordinator. Aimee Ritell joins AKC […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Cheree Kirkbride of Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Kirkbride passed away early this morning on Saturday, May 30th. Cheree was successful in many disciplines of showing horses, including hunter/jumpers and reigning. She and her husband Jeff were popular as the official photographers for many premiere equine […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Chuck Winslow of Monrovia, Maryland. Mr. Winslow was a respected judge of all Working, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show. Chuck was one of the most steadfast and enthusiastic supporters of the sport of purebred dogs. He began his longtime […]
The New York Senate Agriculture Committee is considering a bill that would amend the current laws to help identify the owners of lost dogs. Under Senate Bill 1812, which is supported by the AKC, a lost dog must be checked for all forms of identification, including tags, microchips, tattoos or licenses within 24 hours after […]
Last week, The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory reported the first positive case of Canine Influenza in Georgia. After further testing, the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory determined that the H3N2 strain was responsible for the positive case. The H3N2 is the “new” strain of the virus that is responsible for the outbreak of Canine Influenza […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mrs. Kathy Beliew of Redlands, California. She passed away shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Kathy was a respected judge of Best in Show and all Hound and Non-Sporting breeds. She was an admired longtime breeder of Chow Chows under the Imagine prefix. […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Margaret Young Renihan of Burbank, California on Monday, May 18th. Margaret was a respected AKC judge of many breeds, including Best in Show, and all Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds. She was popular with fellow judges and exhibitors alike. She was a mother […]
