BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Dachshund? Tell us about your favorite DACHSHUND of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Bonus points if you [...]
At its April meeting, the Board determined that the 3,000 plus conformation judges are not enough to fill the panels for the record-setting number of shows. Accordingly, at its April meeting, the Board passed an addendum to the current CEU Matrix, referred to as the ACEU (Additional Component Educational Units) to use when calculating the [...]
From University of Pennsylvania In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Padova in Padova, Italy, have identified a novel variant associated with progressive retinal atrophy in three Labrador retrievers. In most animals, humans included, vision [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our successful owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and how did you acquire your first show dog? Originally, I got into PWDs because of my fascination with water work, bringing home my first [...]
Act now to reserve your spot at the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s (CHF) 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting and educational event! Celebrate 30 years of impact on canine health with us and learn from top veterinary experts on topics like nutrition, aging, breed-specific care, infectious disease, [...]
From the Vines and Wines Cluster, the “Kindness Campaign” posters are a great reminder to us all. Spread across the grounds, these thoughtful messages are creating a welcoming vibe and sparking positive conversations amongst exhibitors! Thank you to artist Dianne Turner for sharing these great reminders with everyone! Photos by Claudia Burk
After working with congressional offices and other stakeholders, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) advocacy work led to the reintroduction of the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act in the Senate and House. The bipartisan legislation would help recruit and retain veterinarians in underserved and rural areas. Strongly endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, this bipartisan [...]
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibition, Honoring the Point: The Gwynne McDevitt Sporting Dog Collection. The exhibit will be on display April 2nd through August 31st. The AKC Museum of the Dog is honored to display the collection of Gwynne McDevitt, a noted AKC member and Gordon Setter [...]
By Amy Fernandez Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois, receiving Great Britain’s PDSA Order of Merit for Outstanding Devotion and Service to Society on October 4, 2019 at the US Embassy in London, UK For many Americans, October 22, 2014 was their introduction to the Belgian Malinois. A Secret Service K9 known as Hurricane made headlines that [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that its esteemed AKC Canine College is now available on the App Store, making expert-led canine education more accessible than ever. “Whether you’re a new puppy owner, a responsible breeder, a professional [...]
