UPDATE: The majority of shows that make up the Florida Classic Cluster will be moving to Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds in Ocala, Florida in 2013. Manatee KC and Clearwater KC will hold their shows at this location on January 10 & 11, 2013, with Inverness KC holding their show on the 12th at the […]
Buses for spectators only will commence at 11 a.m. at the three hotels and run on the half hour until 2:30 p.m. At 3 p.m., buses for the Best of Breed winners, their people and equipment will begin to leave the Piers and go to Madison Square Garden only. Exhibitors with BOB winners have priority on these buses and additional passengers are subject to space availability. The last bus will leave at 5:30 p.m. as benching at MSG is required at 6 p.m.
The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba are pleased to announce that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will become an open show awarding Championship and Grand Championship points. This new format will begin with the upcoming AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December 15-16th, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re […]
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Michael Szabo has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Michael will join the staff on October 1, 2012
the withdrawal includes only the 6 pound package of its Bil-Jac Adult Select Formula dry dog food with a lot code of 1792-02 and a Best By date of 27 December 2013.
PA Dog Judges Association – News Release The PA Dog Judges Association held a “Dogs At Work” project held May 5, 2012 at Townsend Park in Murrysville, PA. The program included several breed seminars, field and water demonstrations on several breeds for all AKC judges. Additionally, we held a program for the Community of Murrysville, […]
New York, NY – We are sorry to share the sad news of the passing of Ch. Rocky Top’s Sundance Kid – known to his fans as “Rufus.” In addition to winning Best in Show at the National Dog Show in 2005, Rufus was the first Colored Bull Terrier to win Best in Show at […]
In 2010, AKC created a new program called the Breeder of Merit (BOM) program to honor the hard work and dedication required to produce dogs that are sound, capable and healthy. Those who meet the eligibility requirements of the BOM program represent people with the power to influence, guide, and teach future breeders, exhibitors, and owners.
By Gay Dunlap Jerry Garcia’s famous quote comes to mind at times like these… “Somebody has to do something, and it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.” To paraphrase, “Somebody has to do something and it better be us!” There’s another quote that works well under the current circumstances as well, and […]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith Thank goodness the Judging Approval process is soon to be implemented (March 1). It reduces the number of Permits (Provisional) assignments from 5 to 3. This reduction in required assignments will certainly be beneficial to many of us who are applying for more breeds. However, if assignments do not come […]
