AKC Legislative Alert The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a measure that would allow citizens to use reasonable force to enter a vehicle if it is believed that a person or domestic animal inside the vehicle is in imminent danger. Under Assembly Bill 308 as passed by the Assembly, a person would be immune from civil […]
Tickets are now available for the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club events. The events include: The Westminster Kennel Club & The American Kennel Club Present “Meet And Compete” – Featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster & AKC’s Meet The Breeds by Purina Pro Plan – Location: Piers 92/94 – Hours: 8 am – […]
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is quickly approaching! Start planning your week in Orlando with the following schedule of events that are available to the fancy in Orlando from Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 13th. Tuesday – December 8th Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Dog Show NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute […]
The American Kennel Club (The AKC®) would like to announce that it has partnered with new network FidoTV, the first television programming channel dedicated solely to dog lovers on Dish Network (Channel 245). As part of this strategic partnership, FidoTV will air the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship evening events December 12th and 13th. FidoTV will […]
AKC Legislative Alert A new law was enacted yesterday by the New York Governor that permits dogs in outdoor areas of eating establishments in the state, as long as certain conditions are met. The AKC supported this measure, which allows responsible dog owners more opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and socialization with their well-behaved pets. […]
Tickets to the 2016 Crufts Dog Show are now available for purchase online here. The 2016 Crufts Dog Show will take place March 10-13, 2016 at The NEC in Birmingham. Children under 12 years old enter the dog show free of charge. The Group Schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 10th – Toy & Utility […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Patti L. Strand (Conformation), John Cox (Companion Events) and John Russell (Performance). The Awards, first created and awarded in 1999, are presented in recognition of exceptional participation and achievement within the dog fancy. […]
AKC Legislative Alert Michigan House Bill 4898, which seeks to limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a single premises and expands state authority to regulate “large scale dog breeding kennels”, has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and could be scheduled for consideration by the full House of Representatives very soon. […]
Think about what is important to you. If you take a moment, it is pretty clear. Now think about what is important to your significant other, co-owner, breeder or neighbor. Understanding what is important to others will save you an incredible amount of grief and misunderstanding.
New York, NY- Ronald H. Menaker, Chairman of The American Kennel Club (The AKC®), announced that the Board of Directors concluded, at their October 19th and 20th meeting, to narrow the search for future AKC offices to two locations. The operational facility will be in the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, North Carolina and the headquarters to reside […]
