New York, NY – More than 2,000 talented purebred and mixed-breed canines will jump, heel and retrieve their way to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 27-30, 2014 for the second Companion Events Extravaganza, hosted by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Over the four days, a record number of dogs will compete in the AKC National Agility […]
By Amy Fernandez Courtroom reality shows offer a fascinating glimpse of dog ownership in America. It’s no secret that animal-related cases reliably draw viewers. But the situations profiled on these shows range from ludicrous to sublime. A recent episode portrayed a rare takedown of a meddling, self-righteous individual that’s unfortunately become a pervasive presence in […]
New York, NY – The Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the re-election of executive officers Dennis B. Sprung (President and Chief Executive Officer), James P. Crowley (Executive Secretary), and Peter Farnsworth (Chief Financial Officer). In addition, AKC announces the resignation of Daryl Hendricks, Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. […]
By Pilar Kuhn It is not uncommon to hear that breeders treat bitches with antibiotics prior to and for a short stint after breeding, no matter what the breed. Although there are a few different antibiotics that can effectively treat bacteria in the urinary tract, do you really need to use one on your bitch? […]
– Progress to a Better Future — New York, NY – Coming originally from the Bronx and being an ardent baseball fan, I always admired New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. He is not only famous for being a gifted player, but also for his gifted ability for a memorable turn […]
– James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected – New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate […]
Four momentous days of Crufts culminated in an exciting final as Ricky (Ch/Am Ch Afterglow Maverick Sabre), a Standard Poodle from Preston, Lancashire, was named as the 2014 Crufts champion this evening. Ricky, aged two and handler, Jason Lynn were awarded the prestigious Crufts Best in Show trophy in front of thousands who turned up […]
The Birmingham City Council has placed the National Exhibition Centre for sale. The city council has received a £1.1 bn bill for equal pay settlements to thousands of women employees who were not paid as much as their male counterparts. This is a major reason that the National Exhibition Center is for sale. The city […]
Eukanuba announced that they will be hosting an inaugural and exciting event at the Kentuckiana Cluster! The Eukanuba Puppy Spectacular is an all breed futurity that is open to all breeds. This event will be held immediately following Best in Show judging on Saturday, March 15th, in Louisville, Kentucky. Entries will be taken the day […]
Hosted exclusively by All-Breed clubs during the first two years of its existence, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) has now been opened to local and national Specialty clubs as well as Group clubs. “After Specialty clubs saw the success All-Breed clubs had with the NOHS at their events, we received inquiries […]
