March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]

Your first communication with the media is often through press materials like media alerts and press releases. Your goal in preparing these materials is to provide accurate information in a timely manner that is easy to understand. Highlight an angle that makes your story stand out. Here are some sample press releases, media alerts, pitch […]

Ways to Increase the Chance of TV News Coverage for Your Dog Show TV crews are eager to cover local stories and your hometown dog show easily fits the bill. Even if there may be a bigger dog show, your local show can serve as a lead-up, building anticipation toward larger shows. Luck sometimes plays […]

September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Hotel July 2024 Delegate Standing Committee Self-Nominations Delegate Committee Self-Nomination Instruction Letter List of Delegate Committee members whose terms expire in September 2024 Delegates that were appointed to a committee following the September 2023 Delegate Committee Election will need to self-nominate. Self-Nomination Form due by July 19, 2024 Perspectives Editorial […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. June 10-11, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Article VII, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 14, New Section 36 of the Field […]

Delegate Handbook Meeting Information and Dates Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes Delegate Meeting Dates Delegate Meeting Information Delegate Meeting Mailings Delegate Meeting Transcripts Delegate Zoom Meetings Additional Meeting Resources Committee Proposal Requesting AKC Actions Delegate Committee Annual Reports Delegate Committee Meeting Rotation Delegate Committee Meeting Schedule Notice September 2021 Delegate Standing Committees Presentations to the Delegate […]

When to See the Vet and When to Treat at Home AKC Family Dog Magazine Offers a Guide for When to Treat Your Dog at Home and When to Call the Vet Emergencies for your dog can happen at any time. Some are minor, while others can be life threatening. In the November/December 2010 issue […]

Finding a Friend in Fido: Tips for Considering a Dog A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society demonstrated that independently-living seniors with pets tend to have better physical health and mental well being than those who don't. But for many seniors, the fear of not being able to provide the proper […]

Why Purebred? Welcoming a canine companion into your life is a commitment that may last 10 years or more. Finding a pet whose temperament matches your lifestyle and personality is best achieved by researching and selecting a purebred--a dog with predictable characteristics. There are as many breeds as there are lifestyles. Some reasons to consider […]

What is Agility? All AKC registered breeds may compete -- whether a tiny Yorkshire Terrier or a giant Irish Wolfhound. Dogs of all sizes run the same course with adjustments in the expected time and jump height. Originating in England in 1978, agility was designed to be halftime entertainment at the Crufts Dog Show. AKC […]