A Word or Two From AKC President & CEO Gina Dinardo
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates on scholarships, ACE Awards, Meet the Breeds, and federal legislation supporting dogs and owners.
March 23, 2026
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates on scholarships, ACE Awards, Meet the Breeds, and federal legislation supporting dogs and owners.
French Bulldog tops AKC’s most popular breeds for the fourth year, while Dachshund breaks into the Top 5 and rankings shift in 2025.
AKC Delegates elect Dominic Palleschi Carota, Jason Hoke, and Sue Goldberg to the Board of Directors as members of the Class of 2030.
AKC Humane Fund opens nominations for the 2026 ACE Awards, honoring heroic dogs in service, therapy, search and rescue, and community impact.
John O’Hurley joins the National Service Animals Monument to honor service dogs and handlers with a national tribute in Washington DC
The AKC Humane Fund opens applications for the 2026 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, awarding five $2,000 grants to students.
AKC announces the 2025 Junior Versatility Scholarship winners, honoring top Juniors competing across multiple AKC sports.
AKC President & CEO Gina DiNardo shares 2026 updates on newly recognized breeds, CKC partnership, Junior events, and DWAA honors.