The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust offers financial assistance to ANY great dane owner who has been affected by a natural disaster. Membership is not required. If you or any great dane owner you know has suffered a loss due to a natural disaster please send an email to: gdcact@yahoo.com and we will [...]
We received the very sad news that Robby Hughes passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 53 years old. Robby was a breeder, owner, and professional handler of Australian Cattle Dogs based in the Southern region. Robby was known for his kindness, wonderful sense of humor and welcoming demeanor. He was a steadfast friend [...]
Multiple bills seeking to impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protections laws is scheduled for consideration by the Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee on Tuesday, June 4th. These bills would onerously impact all responsible dog breeders in Massachusetts, including owners of personal kennels. [...]
The Ohio State University research team was recently awarded a grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation to investigate infectious disease risks (e.g., dog flu) for dogs at group settings, such as conformation shows. Currently, there is little information available about infectious disease risks at group dog events. This study will be a critical step toward better [...]
Customers can receive one-on-one help to find their new dog. The American Kennel Club has launched AKC PuppyVisor™, a personalized dog concierge service to help potential dog owners find their new best friend. Whether looking for a puppy or to give an older dog a good home, the service is designed to walk customers through [...]
The American Humane Rescue team, first to serve in saving and sheltering animals for more than 100 years, has deployed with a veterinarian, trained swift and floodwater responders, rescue boats, critical medical and sheltering supplies, and one of its giant 50-foot animal rescue vehicles to save animals caught in the deadly Oklahoma floods. The American Humane Rescue [...]
We received the sad news that Dr. Robert D Smith of St Stephens Church, VA passed away on Saturday, May 25th 2019 following an automobile accident. Dr. Smith was a well-known and revered judge of all AKC Breeds. Dr. Smith devoted much of his life to the sport of purebred dogs. He had been intimately [...]
Chairman William Feeney has announced the appointment of an ad hoc committee comprised of AKC Delegates, AKC staff, scientists, and veterinarians, each with specific related knowledge and experience, to research and analyze both the current state and the future of canine genetic testing. The committee’s primary work product will be a comprehensive white paper describing [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) will direct their Champion Sponsor level gift to the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s 2019 Canine Cancer Research Initiative. This major gift will help support a new clinical trial to fight canine [...]
We received the sad news that Ms. Linda More of Cary, North Carolina passed away today following a long battle with cancer. Ms. More was a highly respected AKC Judge of all Sporting, Hound, Terrier, and Herding breeds. Before embarking on her successful judging career, Ms. More was a breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs and AKC [...]
