AKC SUSPENDED

APRIL 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

April 2026 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

On January 28, 2026, the Trial Board (Vincent Indeglia, Esq., Chair, Laurie Maulucci, Dr. John Ioia) of The American Kennel Club heard charges against Mr. Karl Hoffrogge, (Moores Hill, IN) for violating AKC’s Personal Conduct Policy. The Trial Board sustained the charges and suspended Mr. Hoffrogge from all AKC privileges for a lifetime, imposed a $10,000 fine, and prohibited him from being on the grounds of AKC events, effective February 16, 2026. (Beagles)

... suspended Dr. Lawrence Wallace (Deland, FL) for ten years of all AKC privileges and imposed a $2,000 fine, for violating AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment policy, effective January 20, 2026. (Bulldogs)

... suspended Ms. Abigail Anderson (Goodman, MO) from all AKC privileges five years and imposed a $1,000 fine, for refusal to make her dogs and records available for inspection when requested, effective February 24, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

Mr. Phillip Lanier (Stafford, VA). Action was taken by the American Kennel Club for conduct at its December 13-14, 2025 event. Mr. Lanier was charged with entering/exhibiting dog that the entrant knew or should have known is ineligible to complete in the event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a five year event suspension and imposed a $5,000 fine, effective January 7, 2026. (Basset Hounds)

Dr. Vijaya Galic (El Paso, TX). Action was taken by the Marquette Kennel Club for conduct at its August 30, 2025 event. Dr. Galic was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event by an individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $1,000 fine. (Pomeranians)

Mr. Joseph Williams (Lebanon, MO). Action was taken by the American Brittany Club for conduct at its November 26, 2025 event. Mr. Williams was charged with improper treatment in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 13, 2026. (Brittanys)

... 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 February 24, 2026: Ms. Marie Lewis (Trenton, GA) Airedale Terriers, Poodles | Mr. William Lewis (Trenton, GA) Chow Chows

Ms. A’ishah Jackson (Little Rock, AR). Action was taken by the Kennel Club of Texarkana for conduct at its February 6, 2026 event. Ms. Jackson was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event by individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a three month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 22, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

Mr. DJ Wade (Mount Union, IA). Action was taken by the East Central Iowa Beagle Club for conduct at its October 10, 2025 event. Mr. Wade was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a three month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective January 27, 2026. (Beagles)

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