A Washington state House committee has scheduled a hearing for January 25 to consider House Bill 1234. This proposed bill addresses the issue of animals being seized on cruelty charges, and the payment of their care during impoundment. As currently written, the proposal’s language is ambiguous around reasons for seizing an owner’s animals, and the [...]
On Monday, January 23, the Indiana House and Senate Agriculture Committees will consider bills that seek to regulate pet stores and establish consumer protection provisions for pet store sales. AKC encourages Indiana clubs to contact the committees and sponsors and thank them for amendments that establish these provisions and remove a provision that could have [...]
WHAT: See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at this year’s Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon Dog Show. Groups and Best in Show will be streamed live from Oregon only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, January 21st, 2023 Coverage will begin at approximately 5:45pm ET/2:45pm PT *Please note that this start time is subject to change, [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
A new grant hopes to shed light on the genetics underlying subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) in Newfoundland dogs. The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, will be conducted by a veterinary team at Michigan State University. Led by Dr. Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Small Animal Clinical Sciences and the project’s Principal Investigator, the study [...]
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for their Adopt A K-9 Cop Matching Grant program. For the past several years, the program has allowed AKC Reunite to match funds from AKC Clubs, three-to-one, up to $7,500 per [...]
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure once again to share with you updates of the work and accomplishments that are ongoing at AKC. This 5th edition eon of “To the Core” will highlight some ongoing projects, AKC Meet the Breeds, Registration Highlights for 2022, Bred-by-Exhibitor rewards and AKC Humane Fund Breed Rescue grants. AKC Meet [...]
Who were you able to name in this photo? Answer: The judge in this photo is Mr. Frank Oberstar and the handler is Vicki Abbott, who now is a judge as well. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
A new therapeutic trial hopes to change the outcomes for dogs suffering from osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, will be conducted by a veterinary research team at the University of Minnesota. Led by Dr. Jessica Lawrence, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, the study team’s goal is to test a novel [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to award the recipients of the Junior Versatility Scholarships to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different, competitive AKC Events between the eligible dates (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022). [...]
