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AKC Announces the Puppy of Achievement (POA) Certificate
May 2017
A one year pilot program for an introductory conformation certificate called Puppy of Achievement (POA) beginning September 1, 2017 was approved. The purpose of this new certificate is to encourage new exhibitors in conformation. During the pilot period the AKC will issue a certificate; it will not be considered an AKC title.
To earn this certificate, a puppy must accumulate 10 POA points from the 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition (BPUP), the regular Puppy classes, or a combination of the two. The schedule of POA points will be:
Points Puppies Competing
11-2
23-5
35 or more
At 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competitions (BPUP), the above point scale will be for AKC-Recognized breeds. FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds will continue to compete for Certificate of Merit points.
To earn this certificate, a puppy must accumulate 10 POA points from the 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition (BPUP), the regular Puppy classes, or a combination of the two. The schedule of POA points will be:
Points Puppies Competing
11-2
23-5
35 or more
At 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competitions (BPUP), the above point scale will be for AKC-Recognized breeds. FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds will continue to compete for Certificate of Merit points.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month
with Free Online Resources
May 2017
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month by providing information on research outcomes and educational resources on canine cancer to dog lovers during the month of May. Visit the link for more information.
The American Kennel Club Announces Scent Work as New Sport
March 2017
March 2017
The American Kennel Club, the leading authority on dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest sport, AKC Scent Work. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working Detection Dogs - such as narcotics dogs or explosives dogs - to find a specific scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. It is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs the opportunity to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun, engaging, and that builds and strengthens a foundation of trust between the handler and the dog. For more information on this new event, visit the AKC link: http://www.akc.org/events/scent-work/getting-started/
AKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 9-10, 2017
Chinook Stud Book
The Board reviewed a request from the Chinook Club of America to keep the Stud Book open
for the breed. The Chinook Stud Book is scheduled to close January 1, 2018. Currently, AKC
will accept dogs registered with United Kennel Club. The breed is not recognized in Canada or
with FCI. The Chinook became an AKC-recognized breed effective January 1, 2013. Since
recognition, 64 unique dogs have competed in AKC events earning 105 titles, 9 conformation
titles and the rest have been companion event titles.
Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by Mr. Ashby the Board VOTED (unanimously;
absent Ms. McAteer) to keep the Chinook Stud Book open for five additional years until
January 1, 2023.
