The Westminster Kennel Club is once again expanding the activities of its famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, announcing today with the American Kennel Club that it will present the AKC’s Meet the Breeds event on the Saturday of Westminster weekend. Westminster, which added the inaugural Masters Agility Championship on the Saturday before its all […]
New York, NY –The pack has expanded! The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the Coton de Tulear and Wirehaired Vizsla will be welcomed to its litter of recognized breeds this year, growing AKC’s family to 180. “The AKC is excited to recognize these friendly, outgoing breeds, giving dog lovers everywhere even more choices to […]
New York, NY – Highlights from the April 21-22, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. In accordance with the requirements of the 2014 New […]
The Canine Chronicle Challenge Statistics is based on wins and points accumulated exclusively at Saturday and Sunday shows. Like other ratings systems, the Canine Chronicle Challenge Statistics includes a separate system for Breed and All Breed rankings, as well as a Top 20 Ratings System for all Groups and Amongst All Breeds.
In November of last year, AKC received an inquiry from HBO Real Sports. They told us they wanted to do a story about the dog sports in America, how it has evolved and the role that health plays in competition and breed standards. After months of conversation, deliberation, negotiation and preparation, AKC made the decision to […]
The bloodhound is not an easy breed to judge. There are only a few breeds in which an abundance of skin is desirable and those are equally as difficult to sort through. But let’s not forget that the purpose of the breed as a cold-nosed methodical hunter gives us all the clues and reminders of just what it is we are looking for when we make selections in the bloodhound ring.
Get ready pet lovers! National Pet Week is May 4-10 and it’s the perfect time to show your pet some love with the gift of good health. Just like annual checkups are important for people, regular veterinarian visits are a must for the four-legged companion in your life. With an estimated 83+ million dog owners […]
The Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University is now offering a Chiari-like malformation (CM) screening package to owners and breeders of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Brussels Griffons. Referrals are not required and limited appointments will be offered on Thursdays only. To schedule a CM screening, call the Bailey Small Animal […]
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… First, I think if points are to be awarded for Reserve Best In Show, the second place dog from the group of the BIS winner should be allowed to enter the ring and compete for Best In Show. This procedure is no different from Reserve Winners Dog or Bitch. Why not apply the same procedure to RBIS? Who’s to say the second-best dog that day wasn’t also second in the BIS winner’s group?
