Voters in Denver have overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that repeals the city’s 30-year breed ban. Ballot Proposal 2J, which was approved by an almost two-thirds margin, replaces the current ban on “pit bulls” with a new law that would allow residents to keep these dogs, with certain regulations. As outlined in a previous AKC […]
The Turkey Trot Cluster is live for entry with Onofrio Dog Shows. This cluster will be held Saturday, November 28th – Tuesday, December 1st in Springfield, Missouri. This cluster consists of the Tri-State Kennel Club and Rolla Missouri Kennel Club. Click here to view the Premium List.
The Dubuque Kennel Club and Wisconsin Kennel Club will hold two shows following the Oshkosh Kennel Club Dog Shows in Winona, Minnesota at the Minnesota Equestrian Center. These four shows will be November 28th – December 1st. Entries are open with Baray Events and close Wednesday, November 11th. Click here for the Premium List for […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2020 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor these esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “Each of them has made important contributions […]
Which dog is the fastest in the country? The AKC Fast CAT Invitational will answer that question, as the speediest canines gather for this inaugural, invitation-only event. Dogs of all breeds participate year-long, around the country, in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) – the 100-yard dash for dogs. Held in conjunction with the […]
$5 Weekend viewing pass available for all day viewing December 12th and 13th New York, NY-In light of the necessary safety changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Kennel Club is pleased to offer a viewing solution to enhance the experience of the 20th annual AKC National Championship: daytime conformation breed judging in all rings will be live streamed all day on Saturday, […]
The 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Entry Limit: 2,500 dogs (Unbenched) Entry Qualifications: AKC Champions of Record Top Five (5) dogs in each breed/variety between November 1, 2019 and February 15, 2021 (By Invitation) National Specialty Best of Breed winners for AKC Licensed or Member National Breed Specialties between November 1, […]
West Highland White Terrier takes ‘Best in Show’ The American Kennel Club is happy to announce the winner of the third AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. The event garnered 217 entries. CH Wildwoods I Can’t Drive 55 RI CGCA TKP a West Highland White Terrier known as “Hemi,” was awarded Best in Show by AKC Judge Mr. Michael Canalizo of Long Island, […]
The Premium List is available online for the 2020 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals to be held in Orlando, Florida, Friday, December 11, 2020 and Saturday, December 12, 2020. Entries close at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Click here to learn more and view the Premium List and Judging Assignments.
Today, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio, to meet increasing demand for its high-quality, nutritious pet foods. The Williamsburg Township location will join Purina’s network of 21 existing manufacturing locations across the United States and be the company’s first new factory built from the ground up since 1975. This expansion is part of […]
