The ordering problems in the BHCA Store for both Nationals and regular BHCA merchandise have been resolved, and we are UP AND RUNNING for business! For ALL Nationals 2022 products, you MAY receive a request from Paypal to verify that you have received your order. This is because the Nationals account is relatively new, so… Read more »
An Update on AKC and the Crisis in Ukraine
March 13th, 2022The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, new requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) from the Russian Kennel Federation will be denied effective immediately…. Read more »
Official American Kennel Club Statement on Ukraine Crisis
March 13th, 2022Dear AKC constituency, AKC Staff has been able to contact Nestlé Purina. Contrary to a number of social media posts, they do not have a factory in Ukraine, but we learned today they do have factories in Poland and Hungary. As a result, their European Purina team is taking the lead on this initiative. We… Read more »
Nominating Committee nominations for 2022 BHCA elections
March 5th, 2022In Accordance with the BHCA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has made nominations for the following positions for the 2022 BHCA elections. The section of the country represented by each candidate follows the candidate’s name in parentheses: President – Gene McDonald (East) 2nd Vice President – Beverly Barringer-Ruggeri (Central) Corresponding Secretary – Marianne Lovejoy (West) Director… Read more »
Changes in Futurity/Maturity for 2023 Futurity Only!
February 18th, 2022The 2023 Nationals will be held one month earlier than usual. The date for the actual Futurity event will be August 29, 2023. In order to bring the Futurity/Maturity into sync with the puppies actual age of at least 6 months on that date, the following temporary changes will need to be made for 2023… Read more »
Discounted Tally-Ho advertising rates for Nationals wins
October 11th, 2021Were you a winner at the 2021 Nationals? Display Ads for the November-December Tally-Ho featuring Nationals wins are 20% off the regular price. Full Page – $80 Half Page – $48 Quarter Page – $32 New Title Gallery Ads are $25 (set format) as usual. Click here to purchase your Tally-Ho ads online through the… Read more »
2021 BHCA officer and board member elections
July 12th, 2021Two valid petitions were received by the Recording Secretary, prior to the May 20, 2021 deadline, for the position of AKC Delegate. Those running for this position will be voted on by the membership during the 2021 election. Candidates for the AKC Delegate in alphabetical order are: Richard Nance Dr. Norine Noonan, Ph.D. Brian Visokay… Read more »
Nominees for election to judge 2022 BHCA Nationals
July 12th, 2021The six (6) judges with the most nominations for Regular and Non-regular classes are (in alphabetical order): Sanda Launey Robert E. “Gene” McDonald Sharon Nance Monica Rush James Tysseling Margie Wikerd The six (6) BHCA members (because of a tie) with the most nominations for Sweepstakes classes are as follows (in alphabetical order): Beverly Barringer-Ruggeri… Read more »
Nominating Committee report
March 15th, 2021In Accordance with the BHCA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has made nominations for the following positions for the 2021 BHCA elections: First Vice President – Sylvie McGee (W) Recording Secretary – Bobbi Brandt (W) Treasurer – Sukey Shor (W) Director – Roy Fair (W) Director – Sue Frischmann (E) Director – Isabella Merrit (E) AKC… Read more »
AKC rolling forward event application fees due to COVID cancellations
December 5th, 2020AKC will continue to roll forward event application fees for COVID-related cancellations. The AKC Board approved this practice last April for 2020 events and has decided to continue this practice for 2021 events. The previously paid application fee is rolled forward for a future event of the same type. When a club informs the AKC… Read more »