In 2012, HSUS Parked $20 Million Offshore in Caribbean Investment Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. – HumaneWatch.org, a project of the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), is running a full-page ad today in USA Today calling out the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for parking $20 million of donor funds in offshore investment shelters in Bermuda and the Cayman […]
The Los Angeles Times has reported an outbreak of canine parvovirus in Los Angeles County, California. There have been 162 reported cases in the county this year, with 70 cases being reported in the past month. These numbers show that the rate of infection is rising. Canine parvovirus is a highly infections disease that is […]
Longtime Tibetan Terrier exhibitor and dog show enthusiast, Brenda Algar, suffered from a heart attack at a recent show and hospitalized. She is beginning the process of recovering through rehabilitation. Brenda is an active member of the Delaware Kennel Club and Tibetan Terrier Club of America. She is also a delegate to the American Kennel […]
New York, NY – In an effort to honor the thousands of therapy dog teams that make a difference in the lives of others daily, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has added four new titles to the popular AKC Therapy DogTM program. In addition to the AKC Therapy Dog (ThD) title (awarded after 50 visits), the AKC now offers: AKC […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of Marylou Harris of Desert Hot Springs, California. Marylou Harris was a respected judge of all Hound Breeds, Rottweilers and Best in Show. She was a long time member of the Kennel Club of Palm Springs, severing on various positions throughout the years. Our thoughts and […]
Raleigh, NC — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite and dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, donated its first-ever trailer in the state of Maryland. Members of the Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club presented the trailer to officials from Cecil County Department of Emergency Services in […]
Yesterday Fox News reported that Nestle Purina PetCare has filed a lawsuit against Blue Buffalo dog food. The basis of this lawsuit is an allegation that Blue Buffalo has misled consumers in regard to its advertisements for a healthy dog food. Many of their advertisements state that Blue Buffalo dog foods use only the finest […]
AKC Press Release After each AKC Board and Delegate meeting, we’ll update you with the new Rules, Regulations and Policies adopted by the American Kennel Club. To view the updates from the April Board Meeting, see below. NOHS Changes (effective for events held on or after October 9, 2014): The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will […]
AKC Press Release New York Senate Committees will consider two bills next week that would benefit New York dogs and responsible dog owners. Senate Bill 1495 would criminalize stealing a pet from someone’s property, and Senate Bill 6418 amends current law to further protect dogs left in vehicles under extreme temperatures. New York residents are […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge and former handler Peter Baynes. He passed away this morning at his home in Lyman, SC.
