Event Cancellation: Fort Bend Kennel Club – Sunday, April 7, 2019
The remainder of the judging at the Fort Bend Kennel Club in Rosenberg, Texas on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 was cancelled around 12:00 PM due to inclement weather.
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Fire Devastates Julre Kennel in Waynesville, MO
On Friday, March 29th, lighting struck the Julre Kennel, located in Waynesville, Missouri and owned by Joe and Julie Hayes. A fast moving and devastating fire ensued. Joe and Julie were able to save 14 of the 55 show and breeding dogs that were at the kennel. Firefighters were at the home and kennel within […]
Ask Texas House Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas on 4/3
The Texas House Public Health Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 3, on a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor eating establishments, with permission from the business owner. The AKC supports HB 1801, as it allows responsible dog owners more opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and socialization with their well-behaved […]
Remembering Dr. J Donald Jones
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Dr. J Donald Jones of Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Jones was a popular and respected judge of all Sporting, Hound, Working, and Herding breeds for decades. Dr. Jones’ original breeds were Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd Dogs, Miniature Pinschers, Schipperkes and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. […]
Remembering Michael Shoreman
We received the sad news that Michael Shoreman passed away yesterday, March 25th, surrounded by family. Mr. Shoreman was a American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel club Judge of All Breeds. Before embarking on his judging career in 1987, Mr. Shoreman successfully bred Border Terriers and Weimaraners under the Roschel prefix. The Roschel dogs have […]
Prize-Winning Show Dog Vanishes at Atlanta Airport – Update – Gale is Found!
WSB-TV 2, a local Atlanta news station has reported that an American Staffordshire Terrier that was traveling in the states for a dog show is missing from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. The Am Staff, “Gale”, was traveling with her handlers to a dog show from Amsterdam. KLM Airlines in the Netherlands had the following statement […]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Canned Dog Food for Elevated Vitamin D
Hill’s Pet Nutrition today announced it is expanding its recall of select canned dog food products due to elevated levels of vitamin D. This recall expansion was caused by the same vitamin premix received from a U.S. supplier that was the source of the January 31, 2019, recall and is being conducted in cooperation with […]
Purina Donates More Than $31 Million to Help Pets and People in Need
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continued its commitment to supporting individuals, communities and our planet in 2018 through providing more than $31 million in funding, Purina pet food and Tidy Cats litter to nonprofit organizations across the country. “At Purina, we’re guided by a core belief that people and pets are better together,” said Joseph Sivewright, Purina CEO. “That’s […]
Labrador Retriever Tops The Popularity Charts for 28th Year
- German Shorthaired Pointer Continues its Ascent Up the List New York, NY – The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, […]
AKC Crowns New National Champions in Agility, Obedience and Rally
New York, NY – The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 1,800 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC Preferred National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally National Championship . Competitions were held March 15 – 17 th , […]
