The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020. Founded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) on this day in 1995 as an independent, 501c3 non-profit organization, CHF has grown into the world’s largest funder of health research focused solely on dogs. By funding high-quality, humane scientific research and sharing health information, […]
The AKC has released the new 2020 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 13, 2020. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
AKC Legislative Alert Alabama House Bill 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so. It requires that the dog be leashed or in a pet carrier and under control, and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. HB 209 specifies that only […]
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE FEBRUARY 9, 2020 The Welsh Terrier Record Holders are pleased to announce Denise Yates, WTRH Founder and Author, is the 2020 Recipient of The Walter R. Fletcher Memorial Award of the Dog Writers Association of America. Sponsored by The Westminster Kennel Club in memory of the legendary dog show reporter Walter […]
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Jonathan Nyce, 70, of Collegeville, PA, was charged by Indictment with wire fraud and the interstate shipment of misbranded animal drugs. The charges arise from a years-long scheme to defraud pet owners of money by falsely claiming to sell canine cancer-curing drugs.
Embark Veterinary, Inc., a global leader in dog genetics, today announced its partnership with the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This marks the second year Embark and Westminsterhave teamed up; the two organizations share a common goal to advance canine health research and increase the longevity and vitality of dogs. “We are excited and proud […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Purina has donated $124,953 to support canine health research. The gift was presented to CHF Board Chairman Dr. J. Charles Garvin and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Diane Brown at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog […]
We received the sad news that Mrs. Judith Franklin of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on February 1st 2020. Mrs. Franklin’s involvement in the sport of purebred dogs spanned over 50 years. She had a background in Miniature Schnauzers, Kerry Blue Terriers, and Smooh Fox Terriers, which she was most known for. She was a […]
Following is the current list of “Low Entry Breeds”, effective March 1, 2020: Affenpinscher Airedale Terrier American English Coonhound American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Hairless Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Dog Australian Terrier Azawakh Barbet Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois (7/1/20) Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Bergamasco Sheepdog Berger Picard Black and Tan Coonhound Black Russian Terrier […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
