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 […]
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 […]
