AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030 Elected
AKC Delegates elect Dominic Palleschi Carota, Jason Hoke, and Sue Goldberg to the Board of Directors as members of the Class of 2030.
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Calling All Canine Heroes! Nominations Open Now for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)!
AKC Humane Fund opens nominations for the 2026 ACE Awards, honoring heroic dogs in service, therapy, search and rescue, and community impact.
National Dog Show Co-Host John O’Hurley Joins National Service Animals Monument Program
John O’Hurley joins the National Service Animals Monument to honor service dogs and handlers with a national tribute in Washington DC
Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: A Roadmap to Success in Junior Showmanship
Jody Davidson shares a practical roadmap for Junior Showmanship, encouraging goal setting, family balance, and long-term growth.
AKC Humane Fund ACE Award – Exemplary Companion Dog: Syd – Handler: Roberta Hockenberry
Roberta Hockenberry shares how Syd, her extraordinary Golden Retriever, became an intuitive service partner and life-changing companion.
How Experience (Good, Bad, and Indifferent) Becomes Your Greatest Teacher
Lee Whittier explores how true progress in the show ring comes from intentional learning, clear goals, and personal responsibility.
AKC Humane Fund Opens Applications for Sir John D. Spurling OBE Scholarship
The AKC Humane Fund opens applications for the 2026 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, awarding five $2,000 grants to students.
AKC Humane Fund ACE Award – Crisis Response Canines: Andrea Hering, President/CEO
Andrea Hering of Crisis Response Canines shares how trained canine teams provide trauma-informed support during community crises.