We are sad to report the passing of Mr. Gary Doerge of Jackson, Tennessee following a long battle with cancer. Gary Doerge was a well respected and popular AKC Judge of all Hound, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds. Prior to his extensive judging career, Mr. Doerge was a successful and longtime professional handler. He was […]
Entries are still open for the Oak Ridge Kennel Club and Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County Dog shows to be held in Lebanon, Tennessee at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center on Wednesday, October 7th – Sunday, October 11th. These dog shows have no entry limits. The Premium List contains pertinent COVID-19 information and Waiver. […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has published a review of the current state of genetic testing in dogs. This valuable resource is intended to help dog breeders, owners, and veterinarians make sound decisions with regard to interpreting and understanding the implications […]
More than 1.1 Million acres have been burned by the California wildfires over the past week, forcing tens of thousands of residents from their homes. To aid in the relief, Purina® is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org. These funds will be used to assist nonprofit organizations across the state that are helping people and pets in need, […]
The Lone Star State Classic and MB-F, Inc., are pleased to announce their new collaboration for the Classic’s upcoming 2020 events. “We’re excited to work with these clubs,” says Bob Christiansen, MB-F President, “and, as a 120-year-old company, we appreciate the rich dog show history in Texas. All these individual clubs have worked very hard […]
The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that was donated to Jackson County Animal Services has been deployed to Central Point, Oregon to assist with evacuation efforts due to the Almeda fire. AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service, joined forces with the Southern Oregon Kennel Club, American Bullmastiff Association, American Shetland […]
PetSmart, the leading pet specialty retailer, is making it even easier and faster for Fido to get his favorite dog food. Starting this week, PetSmart will offer on-demand delivery service across more than 1,400 of its store locations nationwide, powered exclusively through DoorDash, the nation’s leading last-mile logistics platform. Through PetSmart’s partnership with DoorDash Drive—its […]
–Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 18th Year– New York, NY- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to celebrate the human-canine bond by participating in the 1st ever Virtual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 17th, sponsored by AKC Pet Insurance. Owning a dog has endless pleasures and rewards, but it’s important to be aware of the […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report that Wade Burns of Lanbur Beagle fame has passed away. Wade Burns was involved with purebred dogs since his youth as a professional handler and breeder. His success in the sport spans over Shetland Sheepdogs, Collies and Beagles in partnership with Jon Woodring. Lanbur Beagles […]
The Governor of Idaho has signed House Bill 6, which provides certain liability protections when there has been exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This new law may be of potential interest to some AKC-affiliated clubs with concerns about conducting their events while under a higher-than-normal exposure to liability risks. Among other provisions, the new Idaho law […]
