Over 3,000 dogs representing all 50 states and more come to New York to compete in three different events. The 140th Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, on Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2016 in New York City, reached a combined entry this year of over 3,000 dogs in three competitions. This world-famous dog […]
In AKC, Dachshunds come in three coats – smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired – that compete separately as varieties. The breed also comes in two sizes – standard and miniature, defined by weight – which are usually divided into two open classes.
Today, AKC Reunite, North America’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service and an affiliated organization of the American Kennel Club (AKC®), announces that it has donated $1,500 to the Friends of Rowlett, a non-profit Texas organization that is providing supplies and assistance to pets displaced in the area. They also donated 50 microchips with […]
“There is nothing to be gained by ignoring or trying to suppress information about dogs that have epilepsy, but there is a tremendous amount of merit in the sharing of information.”
The Judging Program for the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is available online now! Click here to view all the information regarding this prestigious event. The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th. Breed competition, breed benching, Junior Showmanship preliminaries and the Master […]
Last night I enjoyed a rare treat. My brother, my mother and I had dinner at a restaurant and got a chance to visit for a while. Don’t get me wrong. I love the big family gatherings and adventures, but sometimes it is nice to have a little more individualized, quieter time. Of course, present or not, the rest of the family doesn’t get left out of the conversation.
- The American Hairless Terrier and Sloughi Join the Pack – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announces the full recognition of the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi, raising the total number of AKC dog breeds to 189. “We’re excited to welcome these two unique breeds into the AKC family,” said AKC spokesperson Gina DiNardo. […]
Some breeds rise to the top and remain securely ensconced there for decades. Then, without warning, they plummet into the abyss of anonymity. Equally often, fringe breeds rocket out of nowhere and suddenly dominate the game for no logical reason. This powerful undercurrent of purebred evolution says so much about the nature of this sport. The weird trajectory of Maltese success provides an unparalleled example.
To follow are the entries for the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Entries have come from 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and 12 foreign countries. New York has the most entries with 270, while California follows with 219. Rounding out the top five states are Pennsylvania (203), New Jersey (190), and a tie […]
Proven Innovative Business Builder and Successful Leader Joins AKC’s New York Office New York, NY – Today, The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announces it has appointed Alexandra Aleskovsky as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. In this new role, Aleskovsky will lead the strategic development of current and new initiatives as the AKC looks […]
