AKC Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Jerry Klein recently appeared in an informative episode discussing whether or not your dog can get the Coronavirus on an “Ask the Expert” segment on AKC.TV. Among the important topics discussed: As of recent reports by IDEXX Labs, thousands of dogs and cats have been tested and found that they [...]
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we report the passing of John Benoit of Woodstock, Illinois yesterday, March 22, 2020. John devoted much of his time to the sport of purebred dogs. He was a successful and talented handler of many breeds. He was a member of the Professional Handlers’ Association [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many states are shutting down all but what they deem to be essential services and businesses – and AKC is asking for your help in ensuring our dogs continue to get the supplies and services they need and deserve. The American Kennel Club (AKC) joined this week with the Pet [...]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Kennel Club customers are advised that the AKC Staff will be working remotely for the time being. The physical headquarters in New York, NY is closed and the operations center in Raleigh, NC has limited staff to process inbound and outbound orders.
We are currently in uncertain times. At AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), we take the health of our employees as priority one. The staff and office remain fully functional as we are working remotely for now, with our dogs at our sides. As a canine health supporter, you understand CHF is dedicated to advancing the [...]
The Evansville KC and Louisville KC to be held in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th have been cancelled. For more information, visit the AKC Event Cancellation page.
The AKC Event Cancellations include the following as of 10:00 AM, March 21st: Sites That Have Cancelled All AKC Events Effective Date Location Description Events Through March 31 Syracuse, NY New York State Fairgrounds. All AKC Events Cancelled All Through May 9 Gray Summit, MO Purina Farms. All AKC Events Cancelled All March 16 Ohio [...]
The Terry-All Kennel Club events as well as all other AKC events scheduled at the Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds in Brighton, CO to be held on April 10th-12th have been cancelled. For more information on this cancellation or any other cancelled events, visit the AKC Event Cancellation website.
The Del Sur Kennel Club events as well as all other events scheduled at Bates Farm in Valley Center, CA to be held on March 13th-15 have been cancelled because of the conditions of the grounds due to flooding. For more information on this cancellation or any other cancelled events, visit the AKC Event Cancellation [...]
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 10, 2020, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2021 – Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate from the Springfield Kennel Club. Class of 2024 – Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Delegate from the German Shepherd Dog [...]
