Cancelled: Ladies Dog Club – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ladies Dog Club has cancelled the remainder of Saturday, May 30, 2026 Due To Unsafe Conditions.
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Clouds Over Bologna: Investigation Into ENCI Leadership Raises Questions Ahead of the World Dog Show
As the international dog community prepares for the highly anticipated World Dog Show 2026, controversy surrounding leadership within Italy’s canine establishment has cast an unexpected shadow over the event. Italian authorities have confirmed an investigation involving animal rights advocate and Italian lawmaker Michela Vittoria Brambilla and Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana President Dino Muto in […]
Remembering Frank Fasano
The dog show community mourns the passing of longtime respected German Shepherd breeder, Frank Fasano. Frank was a dedicated member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, an AKC Judge, and a passionate advocate for the German Shepherd Dog breed for many decades. Alongside his wife Kris, he was well known for his commitment to […]
2026 National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes will be held on […]
2026 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) today announced the judging panel for the 26th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, to be held December 12–13, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Club also released the judging panel for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The panel for the AKC […]
The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® Judging Panel
Best In Show Judge - Mr. Espen Engh A third generation Greyhound fancier, Espen Engh was born into a family where the breed has been part of everyday life since 1955. Espen was actively involved with the dogs from an early age, the first litter carrying the prefix Jet’s was bred in 1975 by Espen and […]
Cancelled: York County Kennel Club of Maine – May 16 & 17, 2026
From The York County Kennel Club of Maine Board of Directors Due to extenuating circumstances, the York County Kennel Club has made the difficult decision to cancel our May 16-17, 2026 shows. This was not a decision we entered into lightly and we know how much you were looking forward to the show. We appreciate the […]
Diamonds In The ‘Ruff’ – The American Kennel Club Reveals The Rarest Breeds In The U.S.
Move over, most popular! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, has reviewed AKC’s registration statistics and found that the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest dog breed in the United States. The Norwegian Lundehund, the only dog bred to hunt […]
Cancelled: Windward Hawaiian DFA – Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12, 2026
The Windward Hawaiian DFA has cancelled their All Breed Show this weekend, Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12, 2026, due to inclement weather.
The American Kennel Club Announces Court Dismissal Of PETA Petition
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of pedigree purebred dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce that a petition filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) in the New York Supreme Court has been denied, and the […]
