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The members of Montgomery County Kennel Club and Hatboro Dog Club have announced the cancellation of their 2020 events
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to be Top Dog! Entries Close Today for the AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge
Don’t miss your chance to be Top Dog! Entries close today, Friday, June 12th at 4 PM ET! New York, NY- The American Kennel Club is launching its first ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. The entry fee to participate is $25 and [...]
Pasco Florida KC Saturday Night Lights Match Show – The First Dog Show in America Since March 15
The Saturday Night Light Match Show, held June 6, 2020, was a rousing success with 250 puppies entered! The Three Best In Show Winners Were: Baby Best In Show · Judge Mrs. Amy Booth · Barbara Becker · Chow Chow · Name: Connor Puppy Best In Show · Judge Mr. Phil Booth · Kay Peiser [...]
California: Support Assembly Amendment to Exempt Judges from Independent Contractor Laws
A bill is moving in the California Assembly that would make further clarifications and amendments to the law passed in 2019 regarding independent contractors. When the law was passed last year, some questions were raised by California clubs as to how it would impact show and event judges. AKC reached out to legislative policy staff [...]
Western Ohio Summer Cluster Rescheduled Dates August 14-16th 2020
The Western Ohio Summer Cluster is pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for our shows. Our cluster will be held August 14-16 at the Lima Kennel Club show grounds in Lima, Ohio. The revised premium will be available soon at www.executivedogshows.com. Entries will be limited to 1250 dogs. Entries received for the originally scheduled June shows will be [...]
The Learning Cluster – Lazy E Arena in Gunthrie, OK – June 27th-30th
The Bartlesville Kennel Club, Claremore Kennel Club and Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club are excited to announce the creation of the Learning Cluster. This cluster was created to show a way forward to dog show exhibition during these difficult times. We understand owners, handlers, breeders, vendors, photographers and superintendents have been effected financially and have struggled to [...]
AKC Reunite Announces Board Election Results
At the annual meeting of its Board of Directors, held June 3rd, 2020, the AKC Reunite Board elected two new members: Karolynne McAteer, AKC Board Director Ted Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, American Kennel Club In addition, the Board held an election of officers. The results are as follows: Chairperson: Rita Biddle, AKC Board Director Vice Chairperson: Harold “Red” [...]
AVMA Supports Federal Legislation to Strengthen Importation of Dogs Entering US
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today announced its strong support of the Healthy Dog Importation Act, aimed at ensuring that dogs entering the United States do not pose a health risk to humans or animals. Sponsored by the three veterinarians in Congress, provisions of the act would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) new [...]
Professional dog show gone virtual: Why the American Heart Association is stepping up to fill gaps during the pandemic
The American Heart Association is showing that they are strongly committed to the powerful connection between dog ownership and heart health, as well as the health of dogs, through the first-ever International Heart Classic Virtual Dog Show.
American Kennel Club to Host The ‘AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge’
Entries are open now until June 12th New York, NY- The American Kennel Club is launching its first ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge. This virtual conformation competition is open to all AKC recognized breeds including Miscellaneous breeds. The entry fee to participate is $25 and a portion of every entry will be donated by AKC to Take [...]
