The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Ronald H. Menaker (Conformation), Dr. Charles ‘Bud’ Kramer (Companion Events) and Lynn Worth Smith (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are [...]
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New factory in Hartwell, Georgia, represents $320 million investment, significant impact on local economy and capacity to meet growing demand for Purina pet foods Nestlé Purina PetCare Company today commemorated the opening of its 21st factory in the United States in Hartwell, Georgia, to unlock growth potential for the production of popular and trusted Purina brands while making a [...]
For whatever reason, someone has started several rumors concerning the dog show property in Brooksville
The complete entry breakdowns for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin are now available. Check out all the information below. For further information please visit www.onofrio.com. SPORTING BREEDS 50 BRITTANY 7-12- 18-11 2 VETERAN DOGS 25 LAGOTTO 5-8- 6-5 1 VETERAN DOGS 9 NEDER KOOIK 1-1- 2-5 36 POINTER 9-7- 10-10 36 GERM [...]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list that will receive an Invitation to pre-enter The Westminster Kennel Club 2020 event. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event could begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs need not wait to receive their invitation before submitting their entries. Invitations are [...]
By Deb Cooper We are saddened to report the passing of Rose Ellen Fetter, known to those close to her as Ms. Ellie or Ellen, who passed away on November 13th, her 77th birthday. We all knew Ellie as an AKC licensed judge and long-time fancier, and mother of Nina Fetter; however, she was also [...]
Onofrio announced via their website that due to weather all November 13th closings have been extended by 24 hours. This includes the AKC National Championship, AKC Puppy & Junior Stakes and the AKC NOHS Finals. These events in Orlando, FL will now close November 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM CST.
Reminder! Entries close November 13th 2019 for the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin and the AKC Royal Canin National All Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes! These events will be held on Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 15th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces another year of growth in grants awarded for canine health research. In 2019, CHF has awarded 46 new research grants totaling over $2.8 million to benefit canine health. CHF currently manages 135 active grants representing grants funding totaling more than $10.8 million, bringing total funding to $52.9 million for canine [...]
