he 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from Dec. 14-15, 2019. The event will showcase more than 5,000 of the top national and international dogs…
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the results of the annual election of officers, held in accordance with The Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club. At the April 2019 Board of Directors Meeting, the Executive Officers were reelected to the following positions: Dennis B. Sprung- President and […]
We received the sad news that Mary “Boots” Rogers passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6th 2019. Mrs. Rogers was the widow of popular AKC Judge Don Rogers. She was the Cluster Chairman for the Crawfish Cluster in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She gave real meaning to the word genteel. She was a strong, beautiful Southern lady […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
