We received the sad news that Gretchen Schultz of Bethel Island, California passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 following a long and brave battle with cancer. Gretchen was an AKC Judge of thirteen Sporting breeds and Junior Showmanship. As a second generation dog fancier, Gretchen was deeply entrenched in the sport of purebred dogs […]
The judging panel for the 2020 Morris and Essex Kennel Club is as follows: Morris & Essex 2020 Judges By Breed Best In Show: Desmond Murphy Sporting Group: Mary Ann Alston Hound Group: Michael Dougherty Working Group: Joyce Vanek Terrier Group: Lydia Hutchinson Toy Group: Elizabeth Sweigart Non-Sporting Group: Randy Garren Herding Group: Jimmy Moses […]
With tremendous support from donors concerned about canine cancer, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates their 2019 Canine Cancer Research Initiative matched by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and announces a new match challenge for canine hemangiosarcoma research. This year the AKC offered a matched grant of $250,000 to CHF for canine cancer research. […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners by funding humane scientific research and sharing information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, has once again earned a highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. This year, CHF […]
We received the sad news that Darrell Hayes passed away last week following a heart attack. Mr Hayes was closely associated with the sport of purebred dogs. His duties during his years at the American Kennel Club included being the Vice President of Dog Show Judges and an Executive Field Representative. In 1996, he began […]
Letter from the Westminster Show Chairman As our 2020 show draws closer, I want to update you on some important show highlights in advance of our Premium List, to be released to the public on October 14, 2019. With the consolidation of our venue into Pier 94 only, please note these changes for 2010: • […]
It’s tragic that a disease as preventable as rabies continues to do so much damage around the world. Perhaps the oldest recognized infectious disease, and quite possibly the first known disease transmissible from animals to people, rabies in humans can be eliminated but still kills around 59,000 people each year worldwide. That’s why veterinarians and […]
New Dog Breed, The Azawakh, Will Make Its Competition Debut When The 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Returns To The World’s Most Famous Arena TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 at 10:00 AM The Madison Square Garden Company and the Westminster Kennel Club have announced that the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certification Program with a “Safety in the Salon Recertification Course.”The course was soft – launched at Groom Expo, hosted by Barkleigh Productions, Sept . 1 2 – 15 th in Hershey, PA. “The launch of the Safety in […]
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20thannual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Therapy, Service, Search and Rescue and Exemplary […]
