The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2014 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals (NOHS), held in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) events. Breed and group judging will be held Friday, December 12th, 2014, with Best in Show decided in the main ring on […]
The following judge change has been announced for the 2014 World Dog Show in Helsinki, Finland. Judge Barbara Müller (Switzerland) will be replaced by Rainer Vuorinen (Finland) on Friday, Paolo Dondina (Italy) on Saturday, and Marja Talvitie (Finland) on Sunday. Judge Barbara Müller’s assignment included Bouvier des Ardennes, Bouvier des Flandres, Austrian Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks (males […]
by Andrew Pollack Judging by some of the heavy action in the world of biotechnology, one could easily conclude that the industry is going to the dogs. Or cats, maybe. There are start-ups named Nexvet and VetDC, CanFel Therapeutics (as in canine and feline), and even Fetch Pharma. It’s a new example of pack behavior: […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) continues to be on the cutting-edge of canine health research with the funding of Dr. Ben Hart’s landmark study which evaluates the health implications of early spay and neuter in dogs. Data from phase II of the study which looks at the early spay and neuter implications in Golden […]
New York, NY – Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club (UPVKC) has been selected as the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award honoree for the second quarter of 2014. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC selects award […]
by Dee Wingfield My name is Dee Wingfield, mostly from Florida, but I can be found traveling in my motor home almost anywhere these days. I am probably best known as a rescue person, but really I am a Keeshond person. I rescue Kees because I love them, not because I want to be a […]
by Kimberly Yam One innovative company has created a vending machine that’s dispensing help for both the environment and our furry friends. The Turkish company Pugedon recently introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that releases food and water for the city’s stray dogs in exchange for recycled plastic bottles, Big Think reported. Once someone deposits their bottle at […]
Last week, New York Governor Cuomo signed a measure that will increase the penalty for those who steal companion animals. The new law, which is supported by the AKC and takes effect immediately, increases the penalty from a $200 fine to a $1,000 fine for anyone who does any of the following: 1) Removes the […]
The 2014 Dog Writers Association of America is now accepting entries for their annual writing competition. The contest is open to all writers, editors, publishers, photographers, artists and others whose work falls into particular categories. All work must be original. Submissions may be made starting July 1st through August 31. Check out the Dog Writers […]
New York, NY – AKC Staff recently surveyed clubs, judges, exhibitors, and superintendents for their suggestions on how the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) can continue to enhance the experience of those hosting and participating in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS). The AKC Board of Directors listened to the feedback offered and adopted the following […]
