2013 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Again Raising The Bar

With an enhanced event schedule and expanded online coverage, this year’s Show Planning Committee is creating a truly one of a kind event.

With an enhanced event schedule and expanded online coverage, this year’s Show Planning Committee is creating a truly one of a kind event.

The members of the Detroit Kennel Club have apologetically released Judges from their contracts to judge at the large and much anticipated Detroit Kennel Club Dog Show at the Cobo Convention Center in March of 2014. The Detroit Kennel Club is a benched show, that is known for it’s public education and special events for […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the nominees for the annual Lifetime Achievement Awards.

We have received the following information regarding Robert Fetter’s funeral service. The service will be held at the Chiles-Laman Funeral Home at the following address, dates, and times. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Fetter’s family and friends during this difficult time. Chiles-Laman Funeral Home 828 Bellefontaine Avenue Lima, Ohio 45801 419-228-5474 Wednesday – […]

Heading the panel as Best in Show judge for the AKC National Owner Handled Series Finals is Mrs. Sheila DiNardo of West Hartford, Connecticut

New York, NY – The AKC Judging Task Force has several action plans and projects currently underway to share with the Fancy. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome at JudgingTaskForce@akc.org. Current projects of the JTF include: 1. Finalize composition of the Judges Review Committee The reconstituted Judges Review Committee, consisting of two executive field representatives, one as permanent […]

It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of Mr. Robert Fetter, of Lima Ohio. He was an extremely popular and respected judge of Best in Show, the Working Group, and a variety of Sporting, Herding, and Non-Sporting breeds. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to his wife Ellen Fetter, […]

August 14, 2013 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in […]

AKC and Eukanuba has taken another step to enhance the reputation of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship as a true breeder’s showcase. They are reaching out to all AKC Breeders of Merit asking for their suggestions for potential judges of their breed at future National Championship shows. “Needless to say their response has been amazing!,” says […]

We wanted to share a letter Dennis Sprung and Alan Kalter recently sent to the President of the FCI. This is in response to the FCI allowing Russia to host the 2016 World Dog Show. Regards, AKC Communications • • • • • • • • • • • • • July 26, 2013 Mr. […]