The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2020. The 2020 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes [...]
Organization records over 3 million entries across Performance, Conformation, Companion and Family Dog events. New York, NY – The American Kennel Club, the world’s largest dog registry, advocate for dogs, and the governing body in the United States, continues to be the leader in the sport of dogs with a record setting increase to 3.3 [...]
Crufts will welcome around 26,000 dogs this year, taking part in a wide variety of competitions and displays over the four days of the world’s most famous dog show, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 5th - 8th March. Last year, a record attendance of over 166,500 visitors joined in the annual celebration of man’s [...]
We received the sad news that Cheryl Robbins of Savannah, Georgia passed away yesterday following complications from cancer. Cheryl bred Boxers under the Cherkei prefix with immeasurable success. Cherkei Boxers account for numerous champions, Best in Show, and Specialty Best in Show winners. Cheryl was also an AKC Judge. Her contributions to the sport of [...]
By Amy Fernandez AKC is doing something right. These days, Meet The Breeds has become an AKC tradition. But even in its earliest days, when it was more of a pop-up event at Madison Square Park, it immediately became a lightning rod that galvanized NYC’s disenfranchised purebred fans. And even in a place like New [...]
From the Show Chairman to our Exhibitors: The 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is fast approaching, and our Dog Show Committee and Staff are busy putting the finishing touches on what we believe will be another iconic show. We appreciate the support received from the Fancy in going to a 3 day show [...]
It’s a perennial topic in our crowd, finding someone reliable to care for your dogs. Family and close friends are the usual recruits, and yes, you generally owe favors for a lifetime in exchange for that service.
Well, this story will convince you that it’s well worth any price. Dog sitting has become big business these days. And the job description encompasses many things. But the top of the line, premium care option is unquestionably the dedicated, responsible, savvy few willing and able to take on “special needs” dogs.
It is hard to believe that Westminster 2020 is right around the corner! The Westminster Kennel Club is working very hard to make the best of this year’s limited space. They have posted an exhibitor’s logistics schedule on their website at https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2020-wkc-dog-show-updates/2020-shuttle-information-all. I urge everyone to read the schedule carefully and plan accordingly! Please be [...]
Mr. Edd E Bivin and Mrs. Gretchen Bernardi will unfortunately be unable to fulfill their assignments for the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Please see below for the replacement judges of their respective breeds: Mr. James G Reynolds: Borzoi, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound Mr. Mark R Kennedy: Brussels Griffon, [...]
By Amy Fernandez As I’ve said before, AKC finally nailed it. Okay, Meet The Breeds was copped from the outrageously successful event that comprises half of Crufts these days, but better late than never. The Javits Center, now that door-to-door train service is finally a reality, is the ideal venue. Nothing confirmed that better than [...]
