New York, NY – In 2020 the dogs are taking their talents to the Javits Center in New York City when The American Kennel Club (AKC®) hosts its annual AKC Meet The Breeds® on January 25-26th, 2020. This family-friendly, educational extravaganza gives animal lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with hundreds of adorable […]
When and how did we all become experts? Why do we feel compelled to even be one? More importantly, what makes us an expert? Who decides that someone actually is one?
We received the sad news that Kathleen Kanzler of Innisfree Kennels passed away. The family states “with very heavy hearts and tears in our eyes we mourn the loss of our mother Kathleen P. Kanzler. She passed away July 8th at the age of 85. Please be respectful of the family during this difficult time. […]
The Master’s Agility Championship will be held on Saturday and the Master’s Obedience Championship on Sunday. Breed judging will be conducted over three days: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. There is no change in evening judging, which will remain at Madison Square Garden (MSG) with Group judging being held on Monday & Tuesday and Junior Showmanship Finals & Best in Show on Tuesday.
New York, NY –The American Kennel Club Board of Directors announced that at its July Board Meeting, it unanimously elected Dr. Thomas Davies to serve on the AKC Board effective immediately. Davies will fill the seat left vacant following the resignation of Harvey Wooding on Friday, July 5, 2019 (Class of 2021). Dr. Thomas M. […]
Fast Facts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State partners, is investigating a suspected link between pig ear treats and human cases of salmonellosis. CDC reports that there are 45 cases of human infection with Salmonella enterica serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- in 13 states. Twelve people have […]
Thank you to Keven Harris for these photos from the recent 18th Annual Thailand International Dog Show. Photo credits to Ferdinal Chandra.
By Amy Fernandez Yes, it’s going around again. Brace yourself for another delightful wave of dog flu. This latest outbreak on the west coast is spreading like wildfire. When we started hearing about dog flu more than ten years ago, there was actually more owner panic than the actual threat from the virus. Well, things […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine present a webinar on the Canine Influenza virus. Canine influenza viruses (CIV) have become established in North America and this has resulted in large, high-profile canine outbreaks. Such outbreaks often have greatest impact in canine group settings and activities where many dogs come together, such as dog parks, […]
Possibly the greatest thing about dogs is their infinite adaptability. Our rainbow spectrum of breeds is the ultimate testament to that. But even within those parameters, they demonstrate remarkable flexibility. Chihuahuas in Siberia, what’s the problem? Great Danes in studio apartments, well that one’s practically a modern-life stereotype.
