Due to the large entry, the following Judge Changes have been made for the 2017 AKC National Championship: Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Veterans, Chinooks and Saint Bernards in place of Mr. Houston Clark Mrs Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Parson Russell Terriers in place of Mr Desmond J Murphy […]
The 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Judging Program has been released. The links for the Judging Programs for the National Championship, Puppy Stakes, and the Orlando Cluster are listed below. We look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Orlando […]
Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global pet food leader, The American Kennel Club and Animal Planet today announced the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin will premiere on […]
Question: Do lower entry fees encourage entries for puppy and bred-by-exhibitor classes?
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the AKC judge that is pictured showing a Whippet many moons ago? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Clay Coady. Thanks to all for your participation and correct answers! Don’t forget! Do you have […]
The Puppy stakes at the AKC Championship have had an overwhelming response from the fancy. There are over 1200 entries that required seven additional judges to be hired to judge the event.
Reminder: Entries close for the prestigious 2018 Westminster Kennel Club at 3:00 PM EST, Friday, December 1, 2017 or when the maximum number of 2800 conformation dogs has been reached. The Westminster Kennel Club superintendent is MBF. The 142nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is on Monday and Tuesday, February 12th and 13th, 2018. All Hound, […]
The Eastern Dog Club invites everyone to a holiday celebration at the Carriage House on Saturday, December 9th 2017. The celebration includes dinner, a silent auction, raffle, and even a visit from Santa Claus! The party will be held at the Eastern States Exposition grounds following Best in Show judging at the Eastern Dog Club. […]
Much has been written about what is wrong in purebred dogs today, so it is a pleasure to find an event that embodies the fellowship, tradition, and simple joy that is the best of our sport. Since 1997, collie fanciers have celebrated their breed at an annual “Gathering” in August.
Dogs come in many different sizes, from the towering Irish Wolfhound all the way down to the diminutive Chi- huahua. Construction, weight and natural balance all dif- fer. Most breeds are slightly longer than tall.
