New York, NY-The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Dr. Claudia Orlandi (Conformation), Patricia R. Krause (Companion Events) and Judy Powers (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog […]
When the AKC announced six years ago they were going to start a separate competition just for owner-handlers, it seemed too good to be true for many who felt they were up against impossible odds.
Those travelling to Leipzig, Germany for the World Dog Show include Martha Feltenstein, Allison Sunderman, Lois DeMers, Desi Murphy and Tim T
We received the sad news that Judith Thill of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 27th 2017 at the Unity Point Health – Finley Hospital. Ms. Thill was an AKC Judge of the Terrier Group, Best in Show, and several Non-Sporting breeds. Ms. Thill was a longtime active breeder and exhibitor of Fox Terriers and […]
The 2017 World Dog Show in Leipzig, Germany begins on Wednesday, November 8th with the German Winner Show. The World Dog Show begins on Thursday, November 9th. To sign up to view the live streaming video of the event, click here. The schedule of events is below: Thursday, November 9th FCI Groups 4, 6, 7, […]
New levels designed to recognize the dedication of breeders who contribute to the sport New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of Advanced Levels of Recognition for Breeders of Merit. The program is being introduced to provide recognition to those long-term, successful breeders that have produced numerous titled dogs. Dogs […]
Around 22,000 dogs from across the world will head to the NEC in Birmingham on 8th-11th March Channel 4 and More4 to broadcast the show as well as the Crufts YouTube livestream Top dogs: Best in Show award, heroic Friends for Life winner, Scruffts family crossbreed dog of the year, and agility medals amongst the coveted […]
It seems that when show committee representatives assist these folks in finding space, neighbors are not always “neighborly”.
Thanks to Kristy Wilson for sharing this special photo from the Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday, October 29th! It pictures Mother, Heather Johnson and Daughter, Taylor Johnson, going Best in Show and Best Junior handler respectively with their Old English Sheepdogs, “Elsa” and “Selfie”. Also pictured is proud Dad and Husband, Colton […]
Looking at a dog breed in old and new depictions is more or less the same as skating. Just as you think it’s going well, the ice is not yet thick enough and you end up in cold water.
