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AKC in the 21st Century

FEBRUARY 20, 2026

Question of the Week

Should Canadian judges accepting U.S. assignments be required to take the recertification exam or the Darkness to Light seminar?

JULY 11, 2025

Question of the Week

After your puppies are weaned, at what age do you send them to their new homes?

JULY 4, 2025

Question of the Week

What is your opinion about the AKC allowing up to eight national specialties and four regional specialties in one calendar year?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisMAY 17, 2025

Question of the Week

The term “cheap champion” is used frequently. Do we really need additional ways — such as group placements or Best of Winners in single-sex entries — to accrue points toward an AKC championship?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisAPRIL 19, 2025

Question of the Week

What is your reaction to the sudden and unexpected decision by the board of directors to fire AKC president and CEO Dennis Sprung?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisFEBRUARY 14, 2025

Question of the Week

The good works of the AKC Canine Health Foundation often go unrecognized or are not promoted to the public. How would you improve that situation?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisOCTOBER 4, 2024

The Gossip Column:

Westminster tix on sale, M&E readies its panel, volunteering at Meet the Breeds

Eugene Z ZaphirisSEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Question of the Week

More dogs of breeds that were traditionally exhibited with docked tails are now regularly shown undocked. Your thoughts?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisJUNE 7, 2024

Question of the Week

In view of the alleged deviant behavior by individuals in our sport that was recently made public, what are your thoughts and suggestions?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisAPRIL 5, 2024

Question of the Week

The AKC rule that permits a three-point major to be awarded to Reserve Winners at a national specialty (with certain provisions) was recently amended to include any specialty. What is your opinion on this change?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisJANUARY 19, 2024

Question of the Week

As a rule, are you happy with the time of day the show superintendent schedules your breed to be judged?

Eugene Z. ZaphirisNOVEMBER 4, 2023

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