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Join Chinook Owners Saturday August 4th, 2018 for a fun-filled Day At the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club in Greenfield, MA.
This has been a favorite outdoor show site for Chinook owners with lots of shade and
room for walks and picnics!
Premium Link: Look here for the event schedule and entry form for Breed, Rally and Obedience at Rau Dog Shows. PVKC is offering Obedience and TWO rally trials
on Saturday! The closing date for entries is Wednesday - July 18, 2018 -
Closing Time: 12:00 PM. The Club will offer prizes.
Mrs. Judith A. Brown of Houston, TX will judge Chinooks: all Breed Classes.
Location: Greenfield Community College, 1 College Dr., Greenfield, MA 01301.
Mark your calendar and join in on a special day with our Chinooks! The campus grounds
are beautiful with lots of shade and trees and ample parking. Junior Competitors are
welcome!
room for walks and picnics!
Premium Link: Look here for the event schedule and entry form for Breed, Rally and Obedience at Rau Dog Shows. PVKC is offering Obedience and TWO rally trials
on Saturday! The closing date for entries is Wednesday - July 18, 2018 -
Closing Time: 12:00 PM. The Club will offer prizes.
Mrs. Judith A. Brown of Houston, TX will judge Chinooks: all Breed Classes.
Location: Greenfield Community College, 1 College Dr., Greenfield, MA 01301.
Mark your calendar and join in on a special day with our Chinooks! The campus grounds
are beautiful with lots of shade and trees and ample parking. Junior Competitors are
welcome!
The CCA National Heads West!
2018 Chinook National Specialty: Join us at the AKC Summer Dog Shows hosted by the Puyallup Dog Fancier's Club at the Washington State Fairgrounds on July 6, 7, 8 in Puyallup WA. Our Specialty will be held on July 7th. For more information visit Baray Events: https://www.barayevents.com/docs/1262/document_4983.pdf
The American Kennel Club Announces
Achiever Dog Certificate Pilot Program
November 15, 2017
The American Kennel Club is excited to announce the launch of its new Achiever Dog certificate program. The AKC Achiever Dog certificate program is designed to recognize those exhibitors and dogs who participate in multiple sports. A dog will receive an AKC Achiever Dog certificate when they have been awarded a placement or earned a qualifying score in three different sports. Dogs can start earning AKC Achiever Dog certificates December 1, 2017.
AKC is launching the Achiever Dog as a pilot program. For more information on this program, visit http://www.akc.org/events/achiever-dog/ or email achieverdog@akc.org.
AKC is launching the Achiever Dog as a pilot program. For more information on this program, visit http://www.akc.org/events/achiever-dog/ or email achieverdog@akc.org.
Effective November 1, 2017, changes are coming to AKC’s Rally Program!
AKC has created a new class and title for dogs that have won the Rally Novice title, but have not yet earned a qualifying score in the Advanced class.
The Rally Intermediate class and associated title (RI), will provide a stepping-stone class to help prepare teams for the off-leash performance required in the Advanced class. The Intermediate course is a mirror image of the Advanced course without a jump. The RI title is not required to enter the Advanced class.
In addition to the new RI title, there will be a new Master class and associated title (RM), as well as the Rally Champion title (RACH). Follow the link for details: Rally Program Enhancements 03-10-17
The Rally Intermediate class and associated title (RI), will provide a stepping-stone class to help prepare teams for the off-leash performance required in the Advanced class. The Intermediate course is a mirror image of the Advanced course without a jump. The RI title is not required to enter the Advanced class.
In addition to the new RI title, there will be a new Master class and associated title (RM), as well as the Rally Champion title (RACH). Follow the link for details: Rally Program Enhancements 03-10-17
AKC Obedience News and Updates:
Proposed Obedience Stay Exercises
September 21, 2017
As a result of Group Task Force meetings held in June, a proposal of regulation recommendations will be made to the AKC Board of Directors in October, and if approved at the November 2017 meeting, they will become effective March 1, 2018. The following is a summary of the proposed stay exercises and is being provided to the Fancy for clarification of the proposed exercises, judging procedures and scoring. Obedience Stay Exercises - Regulation Proposal
AKC Introduces Scent Work Titles
August 2017
Soon dogs can earn titles in the new sport of AKC Scent Work, which 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. AKC Scent Work trials launch Oct. 1, 2017. Read more about this exciting new sport here.
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.
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.