AKC SUSPENDED

SEPTEMBER 2026

The first (1999) and ONLY compiled source of AKC suspensions, penalties and reprimands. Search American Kennel Club records by person's name, state, charges, or penalty. *For previous records, click links at the bottom of page.

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Current Suspensions/Reprimands

September 2026 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

*IMPORTANT UPDATE* July 2026 AKC Board Meeting regarding "Dogs in Closed Vehicles, Unattended Dogs In Vehicles and Deceased Dogs At Events"

The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Mr. Marc Estabrook (Colebrook, NH) from all AKC privileges for twenty five years, imposed a $5,000 fine and is prohibited from being on the grounds of AKC events, for violation of AKC’s Personal Conduct Policy, effective July 28, 2026. (Beagles)

... suspended Ms. Susan Withers (Ashville, OH) from all AKC privileges for twenty five years and imposed a $5,000 fine, for violation of AKC’s Personal Conduct Policy, effective July 14, 2025. (Chihuahuas)

Ms. Michelle Jacobson (Strathmore, CA). Action was taken by the Contra Costa County Kennel Club for conduct at its June 6, 2026 event. Ms. Jacobson was charged with unauthorized removal of property at or in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a one year event suspension and imposed a $1,000 fine, effective June 21, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended Mr. Eric Paul (Oak Harbor, WA) from all AKC privileges for one year and imposed a $1,000 fine, for non-compliance with AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy (unacceptable conditions, dogs, and/or facility) and AKC’s record keeping and dog identification requirements, effective July 28, 2026. (Miniature American Shepherds)

Ms. Alice Casbeer (San Antonio, TX). Action was taken by the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of San Antonio for conduct at its February 7-8, 2026 event. Ms. Casbeer was charged with conduct characterized by the Staff Committee as inappropriate, public criticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating lack of sportsmanship and misuse of a tracking/training device in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the combined penalty as a six month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective April 2, 2026. Ms. Casbeer appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty. (German Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Retrievers)

... suspended Ms. Jacqueline McGee (Cibolo, TX) from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested, effective July 9, 2024. (Dachshunds)

Ms. Janyce Selkin (Rhinebeck, NY). Action was taken by the Skyline Agility Club for conduct at its May 24, 2026 event. Ms. Selkin was charged with public criticism of a judge that causes a disruption at an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective June 21, 2026. (Border Collies, Briards)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested: Effective July 28, 2026: Mr. Mervin Fisher (Christiana, PA) Multiple Breeds | Ms. Lisa Williams (Weatherford, TX) Maltese

Ms. Lynn Birkner (Seattle, WA). Action was taken by the Seattle Kennel Club for conduct at its August 2, 2026 event. Ms. Birkner was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language directed personally to a judge. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as two month event suspension and imposed a $100 fine, effective August 25, 2026. (Poodles, All-American Dog)

Ms. Jessica Baldwin (Whittier, CA). Action was taken by the South Bay Kennel Club for conduct at its May 23, 2026 event. Ms. Baldwin was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $100 fine. (Multiple Breeds)

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