Celebrating 200

  CELEBRATING 200 By Lisa Moller With Jessica Freni Since its formation in 1884, the American Kennel Club has expanded from just nine breeds in 1878 to now encompasses two hundred! June 29, 2022 will mark American Kennel Club’s acceptance of the 200th breed into...

Show Positivity

  Show Positivity, Positive Stories from Around the Dog Show World ADF is pleased to welcome this new column highlighting the best of our sport and community. If you would like to share and spotlight your recent positive experience, in our out, of the ring please...

AKC Annual Breed Popularity List

  AKC Annual Breed Popularity List By Jessica Freni Stock Photos AKC has released their annual breed registration ranking list. While the Labrador remains at the top of popularity/ registration there were some other observations worth noting per AKC, “Most...

All the Old Familiar Faces

  All the Old Familiar Faces By Jessica Freni Stock Photos When shows started to re-emerge from the Covid shut down there was a frenzy like response. Limits on entries were placed and reached in record time with still more turned away. Entry services couldn’t...

A Case for Contracts and Co-owns

  A Case for Contracts and Co-owns By Jessica Freni Stock Photos I know, a lot of people simply hear the words “contract” or “co-own” and bristle. Everyone has a story or knows someone who had a negative experience with a contract and or...