Saluki “Ponzi” Wins Best in Show at 2019 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Baha Pyramid Scheme BN JC NAJ BCAT CGC TKA, a Saluki known affectionately as “Ponzi” owned, handled and bred by Dr. Caroline Coile. The 2019 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia after […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/saluki-ponzi-wins-best-show-2019-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 14, 2019
Wire Fox Terrier “Pierce” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
Fleet St Forged At Hampton Court, a Wire Fox Terrier known as “Pierce” triumphed over more than 1,300 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Pierce,” owned […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/wire-fox-terrier-pierce-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 13, 2019
‘AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin’ to Air on Animal Planet on New Year’s Day
Special Highlights The Largest Show in AKC History with Top Dogs In America Competing For Highest Honor Bring in the new year with one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dog shows, The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, returns to Animal Planet as a three-hour special on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-dog-show-presented-royal-canin-air-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 5, 2019
Tracy Dulock and “Gryff” Win AKC National Trick Dog Competition
The American Kennel Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 AKC Trick Dog Competition. This year’s competition was a virtual event, open to Elite Performers, AKC’s highest level of trick dogs. Fifty competitors from 20 states and Canada submitted videos of performances that were judged by three judges. The winners were Tracy […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tracy-dulock-gryff-win-akc-national-trick-dog-competition/
| December 2, 2019
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Largest Entry in History of the American Kennel Club
Dogs from the 50 States, Washington, D.C. and All Over the World Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to top itself, drawing record numbers in its 19th year. An entry of 5,284 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 14 and 15, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-largest-entry-history-american-kennel-club/
| December 2, 2019
American Kennel Club Announces the Recipients of 2020 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Ronald H. Menaker (Conformation), Dr. Charles ‘Bud’ Kramer (Companion Events) and Lynn Worth Smith (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2020-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 21, 2019
AKC Reunite Earmarks an Additional $200,000 for Pet Disaster Relief
AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider, has announced that it will infuse $200,000 more in funds to complement money raised by AKC clubs throughout the country for the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-reunite-earmarks-additional-200000-pet-disaster-relief/
| October 31, 2019
New York City Goes to the Dogs and Cats With Return of AKC Meet the Breeds
- Tickets on Sale Now for New York’s Biggest Pet Event- Tickets are on sale NOW for the 11th annual AKC Meet The Breeds®, which returns to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center on January 25th and 26th, 2020. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and The International Cat Association® (TICA®) bring this two-day educational event […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-york-city-goes-dogs-cats-return-akc-meet-breeds/
| October 24, 2019
The American Kennel Club Introduces Puppy Pack 2.0: Puppies Making a Difference
Calling all puppy lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest group of puppies for its “AKC Puppy Pack,” which will feature three puppies training for work that will transform the lives of their human companions - what’s better than that? The AKC will follow the endearing stories of all eight […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-introduces-puppy-pack-2-0-puppies-making-difference/
| October 22, 2019
MEET. PLAY. LOVE.
THE AKC & ROYAL CANIN BRING NATION’S LARGEST CANINE EXTRAVAGANZA BACK TO ORLANDO Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 14th and 15th with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Tickets are on sale NOW, and one ticket lets you enjoy daytime and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/meet-play-love/
| October 21, 2019