New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce, in accordance with the charter and bylaws, the results from the annual election of officers, held at the April 2016 Board of Directors Meeting. The Executive Officers were re-elected to the following positions: Dennis B. Sprung- President and Chief Executive Officer James P. […]
The American Kennel Club recognizes 189 breeds and the Federation Cynologique Internationale more than 400 breeds.
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today launched If This Dog Could Talk, a campaign to raise awareness among pet owners of canine influenza. Conducted in partnership with The Dogist photographer Elias Weiss Friedman and his renowned photo-documentary series, the initiative will leverage his unique storytelling through distinctive photographs to […]
Owning a purebred dog makes you a de facto ambassador for the breed every time the two of you leave your home.
The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations team has just been made aware that the Broward County Commission will discuss amendments to the county’s existing breeder permit including requiring permit holders to submit to warrantless inspections of their private homes. The AKC strongly encourages dog owners and breeders to attend tomorrow’s hearing or to contact the commissioners […]
Click here to register for the 2016 Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar presented by the Theriogenology Foundation and Penn Vet. The seminar is on April 30, 2016. Pre registration is $99 and day of registration is $125. Pre registration is open until April 15, 2016. The schedule is as follows: 9:15 AM: “Canine Reproductive Advancements and Considerations […]
Be prepared for the inevitable upcoming Spring showers with the newest available rain gear. Retailers such as DSW and Zappos offer affordable and stylish options to make a rainy dog show as comfortable as possible for both men and women. Ladies Rain Boots & Shoes: Sakroots Rhythm Rain Booth – Colorful printed wellies, available in […]
At least once a year, all exhibitors should go to a dog show unencumbered with a dog, grooming table and equipment. They should go for the sole purpose of observing the handling of their breed in particular, and a variety of breeds in general.
During my travels to shows recently, one topic kept coming up again during conversations with seasoned exhibitors and breeders. There is a feeling amongst many in the fancy that they cannot approach the majority of judges to discuss their decisions that day.
