Pet Cancer Awareness Month begins tomorrow, and throughout the month of May the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) will provide news and information to help educate dog owners about the cutting-edge research and improved treatment options in the field of canine cancer. “All dogs, whether mixed breed or purebred, are at risk for developing cancer,” […]
by Anne Legge This discussion was prompted by a sweepstakes judge’s request for comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the breed. Serious Problems concern structure, function, and the hallmark head. Less Serious Problems and Minor Faults focus on aspects of breed type. There are NO disqualifications in the Bloodhound Standard. Judges should consider the […]
The grey coats — otherwise known as Norwegian Elkhounds — came and went leaving a wonderfully lasting impression on everyone. The Norwegian Elkhound Association of America’s (NEAA) 25th National Specialty was held on April 23-26, 2014, in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Contributions and grants to HSUS were down $20 million, or 13%, in 2013.
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.
