AKC Legislative Alert The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) is expected to have legislation filed in 2021 that would seek to amend the part of the state’s Veterinary Practice Act. Currently, North Carolina law (NC GS § 90-187.10) defines what parties are required to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state. That law […]
NBC’s Thanksgiving Day special, “The National Dog Show®,” will crown one of America’s great purebreds as its 2020 champion for the 19th time on Thursday, bringing canine competition, family entertainment and a sense of normalcy to America’s holiday viewers. Judges and handlers are masked and appropriately distanced for the competition in compliance with regional health and […]
The management of an event must be the responsibility of the AKC club which has been approved to hold the event. To fulfill this responsibility, there are activities that must be performed by the host club, sometimes in combination with the management of a cluster of events. Responsibility for these activities cannot be delegated to third party service providers.
The policy is as follows –
The Use of a Club’s Name for Show Purposes Cannot be Transferred…
A Message from The Star of Bethlehem Cluster Recent regulations revealed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 23rd established new indoor event limits of 5% of occupancy as of November 25th making our use of the building impossible. The decision was made mutually with the Morgantown Center to cancel our shows. The virus simply out ran […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates overwhelming support for its Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative with donations matched by the American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation (AGSDCF). With more than $33,000 given by donors since October 1, 2020, the AGSDCF has now matched $100,000 in donations to CHF’s Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative as part of a three-year pledge to […]
The complete entry breakdowns for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin are now available. Check out all the information below. For further information please visit www.onofrio.com. SPORTING BREEDS 8 BARBET 1-3- 1-2 1 VETERAN BITCHES 28 BRITTANY 4-3- 14-7 1 VETERAN DOGS 13 LAGOTTO 5-6- 0-2 9 NEDER KOOIK 1-3- 3-2 26 POINTER […]
A Message from Star of Bethlehem Cluster Show Chairs:
We fully intend to hold our shows in Morgantown, PA December 9-13, 2020.
Entries close NOVEMBER 25th at noon EST
The Kennel Club of Beverly Hills has canceled its annual all breed dog shows scheduled for March 6-7, 2021, the club announced today. “In consideration of the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, our club has decided to cancel our 2021 show,” said KCBH President Ted Crawford. “The current status of the pandemic, and existing restrictions and guidelines […]
With tremendous regret we must announce the cancelation of the 2020 Winter Blast Cluster. It was the unanimous decision of the board of Valley Forge Kennel Club with concurrence from South Jersey Kennel Club to take this step. Our perseverance to date was out of a sense of duty to the exhibitor community and a strong desire to provide an opportunity for those who rely on dog shows for their livelihoods, but recent events (detailed below) became overwhelming. This move was not made on a whim; it was well-considered and accepted only with great reluctance.
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of respected American Kennel Club Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Hartinger was involved with purebred dogs since his early childhood. He was an AKC Licensed Handler, along with his beloved wife, Paula. They also bred and owned Standard Schnauzers and […]
