AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider, has announced that it will infuse $200,000 more in funds to complement money raised by AKC clubs throughout the country for the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe [...]
AKC Legislative Alert Several months ago, a last-minute amendment was made to section 760 of the 2020 House Agriculture Appropriations bill that would require the USDA to make privately identifiable information about licensed breeders, including home addresses, pet inventories, and other sensitive information, available to the public online. That measure currently awaits reconciliation and attention from Senate [...]
By Amy Fernandez The dog game is rife with controversy. These days it’s impossible to navigate any corner of this sport without slamming into it. So, in the interests of resetting the tone, let’s talk about a raging controversy that’s safely removed from dog shows. Perhaps not in the strictest sense…technically, it still involves putting [...]
The Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association has cancelled all event being held in Dixon, CA on Sunday, October 27, 2019 due to extreme wind conditions.
- Tickets on Sale Now for New York’s Biggest Pet Event- New York, NY – Tickets are on sale NOW for the 11th annual AKC Meet The Breeds®, which returns to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center on January 25th and 26th, 2020. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and The International Cat Association® (TICA®) bring [...]
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia and The National Dog Show—which will be held on November 16-17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (tickets available) and telecast on NBC Thanksgiving Day after the Macy’s parade—has a long-standing tradition of donating to support local charities and rescue organizations. To date, the Kennel Club of Philadelphiahas donated a total [...]
August 17, 2008 – October 6, 2019 With a heavy heart we mourn the loss of our sweet “Cinders”. She won the DCA Nationals in 2011 and Hound Group One at Westminster Kennel Club in 2012. She was #1 Dachshund (all coats) in 2011. She won 32 Best In Specialty Shows. She was a very [...]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mr. William Usherwood of Springfield, Illinois. Bill was a popular AKC Judge of all Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds. Before embarking on a successful 30 show year judging career, Bill was a breeder of Italian Greyhounds. He had a close association with the [...]
MEET. PLAY. LOVE. Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 14th and 15th with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Tickets are on sale NOW, and one ticket lets you enjoy daytime and nighttime events. Presented by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Royal Canin, this two-day event takes place on [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor K9 Max of the Lubbock Police with the 2019 AKC Paw of CourageSMaward. This award shows appreciation for working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, specifically recognizing those who are [...]
