We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the AKC judge that is pictured showing an Italian Greyhound many moons ago? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Mr. Tom Kilcullen. Daryl Martin guessed correctly! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo […]
I have been hearing more and more complaints from judges who are put up in hotels with no restaurant and no transportation, or are expected to navigate difficult travel from the airport to the hotel. While I recognize that clubs are trying to save money, I don’t think judges’ hospitality is the place to conserve funds.
The following letter from Mr. Ron Menaker was sent to each AKC Conformation Judge Regarding the Judging Approval Process:Dear AKC Conformation Judges and Delegates, At the Board’s July 2017 meeting, as Chairman, I appointed a committee to review the current Judging Approval Process to determine where modifications were warranted. This action was necessary after hearing […]
New York, NY— The need for explosive detection dogs and assistance dogs has never been greater. Unfortunately, only half of the dogs being trained for this work succeed. The Working Dog Project is a unique opportunity to apply cutting edge genomics technology to investigate how genetic variation influences behavioral characteristics. By identifying the key genetic factors, […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of the Companion Animal Law Writing Contest. The contest is open to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. The contest will offer a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place […]
In the “good old days,” and I can still remember back that far, the term “kennel-blindness” applied to the man (or woman) who believed his or her dog(s) were perfect, could not be improved upon, and took every opportunity to share their opinion with all those who would listen. Today, the definition has seemingly become a bit darker and more biting.
To follow are the Group & Best in Show Results From the 2017 World Dog Show in Leipzig, Germany. Congratulations to all! Best in Show 1 - Great Dane – Queenie Eye Del Castel Levante Best in Show 2 - Wire Fox Terrier – Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo Best in Show 3 - Beagle – Dialynne Peter Piper […]
Reminder! Entries close for the prestigious 17th Annual AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at 3:00 PM CST. The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC National Championship is on Saturday & Sunday, December 16th and 17th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All […]
In my last semester as an undergraduate, I was a student teacher. On late Wednesday afternoons, I attended my last required course, Philosophy of Education.
To follow are the Group & Best in Show Results From the German Winner Show in Leipzig, Germany preceding the 2017 World Dog Show. Congratulations to all! Best in Show 1 - White Puli – Loncsosi Bator Orkeny Best in Show 2 - Wire Fox Terrier – Travella Starlord Best in Show 3 - Rhodesian Ridgeback- Evergraces League […]
