The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is now accepting applications for its annual Public Education Award (PEA)—with submissions open through July 1. Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply for the […]
The Sussex Spaniel was among the first ten breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club when it was formed. The breed was developed in the 1700s in Suffolk County, England, as a long, low, rather massive dog to hunt in dense cover.
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It was, by all accounts, a wonderful day. Our Penny had won Winners Bitch and BOS; it was her third major, and she earned her championship title. We were on our way home from the Nebraska Kennel Club dog show–and I do not believe we had gone ten miles when I looked at my wife and said, “I am so glad she finished today.” My wife’s response was, “I am so relieved.” I asked, “Why relieved?”
New York State Senate Introducer’s Bill Number: S9808A Sponsor: Fernandez An Act To Amend The Tax Law, In Relation To Creating A Tax Credit For Certain Household Pet Expenses Purpose Or General Idea Of Bill: The Proposed Tax Credit Will Be Given To An Individual Household For A Maximum Credit Of $150 For Everyday […]
If you’re on your club’s show committee, you know hotels understand that allowing dogs is good for business–and believe that allowing dogs is potentially bad for their properties. They can be balky about how many dogs per room and the size of dogs they’ll allow, and it can be financially injurious to your exhibitors with those rising non-refundable deposits.
As someone who aged out of Juniors relatively recently, I’ve found myself drawn to the numbers. While rankings or total entries may first come to mind, my favorite statistic is actually lifetime wins, and even more so, the stories that those wins tell.
AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service, today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors and Officer elections. Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. Delegate of the Burlington County Kennel Club, has been elected Chairman of the Board. Ann Wallin, Delegate of the Atlanta Kennel Club, Inc., was re-elected Vice Chair. […]
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Yes! Expeditious is a real word. It implies being both quick and efficient. Look it up in a good dictionary.
