The American Kennel Club Government Relations department has just learned that a bill is moving through the Oregon State Legislature that would ban the practice of debarking unless it is medically necessary to treat an injury, illness, or congenital defect. The AKC opposes House Bill 3494, which would restrict the rights of responsible dog owners to […]
The following judge changed has been released for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida on Saturday December 12th and Sunday December 13th. Mr. Malcolm Moore of Montgomery, Alabama will judge the Toy Group in place of Mr. Chuck Winslow. Mr. Wilsow passed away at the end of May.
Petco released the following statement regarding the death of Colby, a Golden Retriever from Midlothian, Virginia, who passed away following being dropped off at Petco location to be groomed. “At Petco, we know that pet parents entrust us thousands of times each day to provide quality care for their pets. To deliver on that promise, […]
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 […]
