The Judging Program for the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is now available online here! Check it out for all the information regarding this premiere event. The 14th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, […]
by HumaneWatch The 2013 tax return of the deceptively named Humane Society of the United States, which was just filed this week, tells a familiar story: While dogs and cats fill up HSUS’s ads, the organization gives little money to pet shelters while wasting a pretty penny. Only about 1%—one penny on the dollar—of HSUS’s $120 […]
The Village of Moreauville will hold a public meeting Monday, December 1, 2014, to further discuss its recently-adopted draconian vicious dog ordinance. It is vital that all concerned dog owners contact Moreauville officials and express strong opposition to this drastic, unjust, and unnecessary ordinance. RECAP: Last month, the Moreauville Board of Aldermen passed a breed-specific vicious […]
AKC Press Release Last month, the Board of Aldermen of Moreauville, Louisiana, a village of approximately 1,000 residents in Avoyelles Parish, passed a draconian breed-specific vicious dog law that bans the ownership of “pit bulls” and Rottweilers. No exceptions are provided to the ordinance,including for service, therapy, or emotional support dogs. Little public notice was […]
Dogs from All 50 States and Over a Dozen Countries Will Vie for Best in Show In a record entry, 4,177 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion at the 14th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December 13 and 14, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. The show is held in conjunction with the AKC […]
The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several revised measures on Monday, November 24 that would impact pet stores and breeders who sell more than 25 dogs in New York City in a year. Thanks to AKC’s communications with the council, and your calls and e-mails earlier this year, the […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Mamie Gregory on Saturday, November 15th, 2014. Mamie was a longtime dedicated fancier; her commitment to the sport influenced a wide variety of breeds including Maltese and Brussels Griffons. The Canine Chronicle extends sincere condolences to Mamie’s family and friends during the […]
Reminder: Entries for the prestigious 14th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship close today, November 12th 2014, at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is on December 13th and December 14th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship will […]
The American Kennel Club is still seeking insightful personal comments and suggestions regarding the newly proposed Judges Approval Process. The proposed Judges Approval Process can be reviewed here. Responses, including comments, suggestions, questions, and overall agreement or disagreement, are requested no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Responses can be emailed to judgingapproval@akc.org.
The following judge change has been announced for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The following breeds originally assigned to Mr. Kari Jarvinen will be now be judged by Mrs. Betty Leininger: Chihuahuas (Both Varieties), Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, and Toy Poodles. Sr. Mr. Jarvinen’s Miscellaneous class assignment will now be judged by Sr. David Ojalvo and […]
