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The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) and the Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF) embark on a new journey of finding answers to canine cancer by announcing the joint funding of nearly $1.5 million in canine cancer research. The Foundations have worked together to select two outstanding canine cancer research projects that will potentially make real progress in the fight against canine cancer.
May 28th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Mr. Randy Garren, of Apex, North Carolina, is graciously replacing the original slated Papillon Club of America National Specialty judge, Mrs. Michele Billings. Mrs. Billings had to cancel this assignment due to unforeseen health issues. We wish her a very speedy recovery.
May 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
To the delight of many, The Florida Classic Cluster of Dog Shows announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 that their January circuit of dog shows will be held in the traditional location of Brooksville, Florida at the Florida Classic Park in January 2014. Due to a lawsuit filed by the Inverness Florida Kennel Club, The […]
May 15th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
The negative response from the fancy to the NBC Today Show attack piece regarding AKC’s inspection of breeders has been deafening. Very rarely does one event bring those within our industry together to form a unified response. This report had that effect. There have been some within the sport calling for […]
May 10th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,The Buzz,Uncategorized | Read More »
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of beloved AKC Judge Ms. Sandra Goose Allen, of St. Petersburg, Florida, who passed away during the early hours of May 9, 2013 at a local hospital. Sandra was an incredibly popular judge of all Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds. She was elected […]
May 9th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Breeder-owner-handler, professional handler, judge, teacher and author Ms. Betty Regina Leininger of Frisco, Texas, has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10-11, 2014. The club has announced that Ms. Leininger will head a panel of 44 judges from 20 states, Canada and […]
May 3rd, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
News coverage continues to blur the line between entertainment and journalism The NBC Today Show hit a new low today when its investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen offered a sensationalized exposé of “the ugly reality” about AKC breeders.
May 2nd, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Highlights from the April 22-23, 2013 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 meeting, which will be posted on the AKC website. The Wirehaired Vizsla becomes eligible for AKC registration on June […]
April 29th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Nineteen outstanding students from 14 states have been awarded American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Junior Scholarships for 2013. The scholarships – ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 – are offered annually to high school, college and graduate school students. “This year’s scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academics, their dogs and participation in […]
April 25th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
The Springfield Kennel Club, Pioneer Valley Kennel Club and South Windsor Kennel Clubs shows that make up the New England Spring Cluster at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West, Springfield, MA will be held as scheduled this weekend (April 19-21). The three clubs already have security in place and are meeting today to determine […]
April 16th, 2013 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
