It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Dr. Richard Greathouse of Taylorsville, KY. Dr. Greathouse was a very respected judge of all Hound, Working, Terrier and Herding Breeds, Best in Show, and Junior Showmanship. Before becoming a noted and popular judge, Dr. Greathouse successfully bred Collies, beginning in the 1950s. […]
AKC Government Relations Legislative Alert Late yesterday, the U.S Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released additional guidance in a Question and Answer format to assist pet breeders, brokers, adoption organizations, importers, transporters and other groups who may be subject to licensing under the federal Animal Welfare Act. The Retail Pet […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund has announced the winners of the 16th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards commemorate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly impacted the lives of their owners and people in their communities. One award is presented in each of the following five […]
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the completion of a Pet Travel Seat Pilot Study as part of its continued partnership with Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization. Subaru and CPS have tested pet products most commonly used by pet parents when traveling. Phase one tested pet […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce findings from CHF-funded research grant 1889-G is impacting both canine and human health. A paper published September 16, 2015 in Genome Research by Elvers et al details results of a collaboration between eight U.S. and international institutions of veterinary and human medicine and biomedical research into spontaneously occurring cancer in dogs which can be […]
By Sandi Weldon “I am so disappointed and hurt. Today at the show, I brought my niece to teach her how to show shelties. It was her first time in the ring. I also brought my 12 year old daughter who has shown but hasn’t been in the ring in a few months. When my […]
Video coverage from the prestigious Morris & Essex Kennel Club is available on Facebook. The specific links include: Good Morning from Montgomery County Kennel Club Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine judges Norwich Terriers Mrs. Lydia Hutchinson judges Cairn Terriers Checking in the Smooth Fox Terrier Best of Breed competition Mr. Bill McFadden judges Winners Bitch in Wire […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerry Klein to Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr. Klein brings with him over 35 years of experience in the Veterinary field. Currently, he is the Supervising Veterinarian at the Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. He is an active […]
By Amy Fernandez Bigger and better seems to be the ongoing mantra of AKC shows and it’s almost impossible to recall when entries typically hovered around 400-500. But that was the reality until the 1950s with a few notable exceptions, as Arthur Fredrick Jones explained to his Gazette readers in July 1951. “Purebred enthusiasts of […]
The Devon Dog Show Association in Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 3, 2015 has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Check back for further information.
