Join Michael Hill in his exciting series “INFLUENCERS.” Michael will be hosting dog show enthusiasts, handlers, breeders, and judges as they reveal who has impacted them the most. This series will touch upon how influential mentors are and how they shape not only individuals but the future of the dog show world. Next, in the series is […]
WHAT: See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at the Atlanta Kennel Club, Inc. dog show. Groups and Best in Show will be streamed live from Perry, GA only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at Georgia Fairgrounds & Agricenter: Coverage will begin at 2:30 PM ET WHERE: Watch the live coverage on the AKC.tv […]
The AKC keeps adding breeds. And even though it split the Working into two groups in my lifetime, that was a long time ago. So, of course, every group is gaining breeds. That includes the Hound group, which at one time seemed on the cusp of being split into Sight and Scenthounds, but as everything became a complicated mess in the abandoned group realignment project, in the end it all just stayed the same. Except—more breeds keep coming.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this AKC Judge that is pictured going Best in Show with a Pointer at the Jefferson City Kennel Club Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for […]
2 All Breed Shows at Tallmadge, Ohio
3 All Breed & Specialty Shows at Raleigh, North Carolina
By Sandy Weaver Have you ever tried to guess what someone is thinking? Psychology, positive psychology and psychiatry are all in the business of studying what people are thinking, and scientists are in the business of studying how our brains work when we’re thinking. As an author and speaker who works mainly with veterinarians and their […]
Heartfelt sympathies are with Vicki Seiler-Cushman who is mourning the loss of her beautiful mother, Sylvia Jones. I was blessed to have spent a good deal of time with Sylvia in her later years when she attended dogs shows with Vicki. I was always so impressed by how well she kept up with all of our craziness during our busy dog show days! Sylvia will be sorely missed by the fancy, but especially by her devoted daughter. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Westminster is confusing; that’s inseparable from the experience. However, there have always been a few predictable aspects of the ordeal. Until recently, regardless of new and complicated entry requirements, bizarre benching changes or the inevitable nightmares getting there, we could depend on a couple of things for sure. Midtown, February and Madison Square Garden.
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2023 Board of Directors Meeting: • Dennis B. Sprung – President and Chief Executive Officer • Gina M. DiNardo – Executive […]
By William Given Many breeders labor numerous hours in the serious quest to select the superior sire for their bitch. We attend numerous shows. When close, we visit other breeders and when far away, we use email. We analyze pedigrees and photographs, and we compare strengths and weaknesses. We gather information on as many dogs […]
