Remembering Bill Cunningham – A Friend to Dogs
It is sorrow we report that Bill Cunningham has passed away.
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The Final Five in Orlando
By Amy Fernandez During its thirteen year history, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) has become the unofficial grand finale of the show year. That significance will be magnified this year with the debut of a new format making it the centerpiece of a week-long canine extravaganza. Dubbed the Final Five at Eukanuba, it’s happening at […]
Bryan Martin Hired as Executive Field Representative
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Bryan Martin has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. He will join the staff on April 15, 2013 and will be based in the Portland, Oregon area. “Bryan brings a broad base of knowledge to the position of Executive Field Representative, with many successful years […]
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Week Is Growing To Celebrate Dogdom’s Final Five!
Move over college basketball, the dog sport world now has the “Final Five.” This December, the competitive year will culminate with five events in Orlando, Florida. The week’s highlights are three all-breed dog shows, a day of independent specialties and special attractions, and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. These premiere events will be held on December […]
The All Saints Kennel Club – April 1, 2013
Show Name: The All Saints Kennel Club Location: Left after the Rainbow Bridge Show Date: April 1, 2013 Best In Show Judge: Mr. William Kendrick Dog Reg: Ch. Dersade Bobby´s Girl Breed: Sealyham Terrier Reserve Dog Reg: Ch. Aroi Talk of the Blues Reserve Dog Breed: Greyhound Sporting Judge: Mr. E. Irving Eldredge #1- […]
Highlights from the March 2013 AKC Delegate and Board Meetings
Highlights from the March 12-13, 2013 meetings of the AKC Delegates and 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 meeting, which will be posted on the AKC website. Highlights from the March 12, 2013 Delegate […]
Remembering Victor Joris (April 25, 1929 – March 12, 2013)
Distinguished fashion designer Victor Joris was born on April 25, 1929, and passed away peacefully on March 12, 2013, in Shreveport, Louisiana, with his family by his side. Honoring Victor’s wishes, a private celebration of his life was held at Northwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. Victor led a quiet and unassuming life. […]
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
– Lee Arnold, Carl C. Ashby III, Alan Kalter & Harvey Wooding Elected – New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 12, 2013, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2017 was elected. The four Directors elected were: Lee Arnold, Delegate for the Southern Colorado Kennel […]
The Iditarod & HSUS – A Lesson in Negotiation
It’s Alaska’s biggest sporting event, and competitors and fans come from all over the world. Sixty-six teams started this year’s race, including Newton Marshall, Jamaica’s first professional musher.
Christopher Walker Hired as Assistant Vice President, Social Media Outreach/Communications
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Christopher Walker has been hired as Assistant Vice President (AVP), Social Media Outreach/Communications, effective March 4, 2013. He will oversee the expansion of AKC’s digital marketing efforts via social media and other channels. “Chris brings a broad marketing and digital marketing […]
