Remembering Peter Baynes
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.
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The Hon. David C. Merriam Heads Westminster 2015 Panel As Best In Show Judge
NEW YORK - The Hon. David Merriam of Bonsall, CA has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 16-17, 2015. Judge Merriam’s selection fits perfectly into his list of accomplishments and service in his lifetime dedicated to the sport of dogs. He began showing dogs as […]
Remembering Sherrie Morgan
Sherrie Morgan of Racine, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, April 29th while attending the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America National Specialty. Sherrie was a longtime judge of the Sporting Group, Best in Show, as well as a variety of Hound and Working breeds. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to Sherrie’s […]
HSUS Contributions Drop $20 Million in 2013
Contributions and grants to HSUS were down $20 million, or 13%, in 2013.
Westminster to Host AKC Meet The Breeds on Westminster Weekend in 2015
The Westminster Kennel Club is once again expanding the activities of its famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, announcing today with the American Kennel Club that it will present the AKC’s Meet the Breeds event on the Saturday of Westminster weekend. Westminster, which added the inaugural Masters Agility Championship on the Saturday before its all […]
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club and Tracy Sanderson of The Greater Ocala Dog Club Honored With AKC Community Achievement Awards
The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members.
Highlights From The April 2014 Meeting of The AKC Board of Directors
New York, NY – Highlights from the April 21-22, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. In accordance with the requirements of the 2014 New […]
Westminster to Host AKC Meet the Breeds® on Westminster Weekend in 2015
The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club today announced the next AKC Meet the Breeds® in New York City will be hosted by Westminster in conjunction with its Masters Agility Championship on Saturday, February 14th, 2015 at Pier 92 in NYC.
A Response To HBO Real Sports
In November of last year, AKC received an inquiry from HBO Real Sports. They told us they wanted to do a story about the dog sports in America, how it has evolved and the role that health plays in competition and breed standards. After months of conversation, deliberation, negotiation and preparation, AKC made the decision to […]
Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher Hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher have been hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives. Wilson will join the staff May 5, 2014 in the Denver, Colorado area, while Fisher will join the staff on June 2, 2014, working out of the AKC office in […]
