The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Mal Hilton was delighted to be reunited with his five chihuahuas yesterday, after they were taken during a home invasion last Thursday in Driffield. The intruders took many expensive items, as well as the five chihuahuas, one of which is a previous Crufts champion. The chihuahuas were found 125 miles away where they had been […]
Procter & Gamble is selling some of its pet food brands to Mars for $2.9 billion as part of its turnaround plan that includes concentrating on its most profitable core businesses.
It is with great sorrow that we report the untimely passing of professional handler, Gary Conley, of Milton Ohio. Conley passed away on the morning of April 9th following complications from a liver transplant. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to his friends and family during this very difficult time.
NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) applauds Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe for signing three bills to protect animals and pet owners during the 2014 legislative session. The new laws include Senate Bill 228, introduced by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax), which requires pet stores to disclose the origins and health […]
The Detroit Kennel Club is proud to announce the return of the Detroit Kennel Club dog shows in 2015. The Detroit Kennel Club is clustering with the Macomb Kennel Club and forming a four day cluster to be held at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Macomb Kennel Club shows will be held June […]
