New York, NY – The American Kennel Club wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Jerry Jordan. Jerry resided in Brooksville, Florida and worked for the dog show superintendent MBF. Jerry will be remembered by his huge smile and love for life. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Jordan and son, Taylor Jordan. We extend our […]
New York, NY – The Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the election of Joseph Baffuto to the executive position of Chief Financial Officer. Baffuto steps into the role effective immediately. Joe Baffuto joined the AKC in 2000 and has served as AKC Controller since 2008, with responsibility for the […]
NEW YORK, NY (December 17, 2014) – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) will make its return to television with a two hour show airing on Lifetime on Saturday, January 31st at 9AM EST and re-airing at 2PM EST on LRW. Lifetime, a premier female-focused entertainment […]
New York, NY — Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno were presented with the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for their Alisaton Doberman Pinschers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. “It is a privilege to […]
National Champion Beats Dogs From All 50 States and Over a Dozen Countries Orlando, FL (Dec. 14, 2014) – Earning a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie,a Skye Terrier known as “Charlie” owned by Victor Malzoni Jr. and Cragsmoor Kennels, Reg. of […]
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH CH Divine’s Tropical Breeze, a Maltese known affectionately as “Kiwi” owned and handled by Sandy Bingham-Porter. The 2014 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson this evening. “The AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals celebrates the skill and […]
New York, NY – This weekend we will have the pleasure of watching the top national and international dogs compete in the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. This spectacular event will feature more than 4000 dogs consisting of 191 breeds and varieties, with one thing in common – a dedicated responsible breeder bred each. These few thousand breeders, whose […]
Mrs. Kathleen B. Kolbert will take over the assignment of Mrs. Sari B. Tietjen due to illness. Mrs. Kolbert will now judge the following breeds: English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby), English Toy Spaniels (Blenheim & Prince Charles), Japanese Chin, Toy Fox Terriers, Cotons de Tulear, Poodles (Miniature), Poodles (Standard).
AKC Press Release Yesterday, officials with the Village of Moreauville, Louisiana, repealed their recently-enacted vicious breed ban. The law had classified Rottweilers and “pit bulls” as vicious, and required owners to surrender their dogs to local authorities for “disposition” or to move their dogs outside of the town. Further, officials had previously approved the use […]
