AKC SUSPENDED

OCTOBER 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

October 2026 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has 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)

... suspended Ms. Amelia Gonzalez (Lawrence, MA) from all AKC privileges for ten years and imposed a $5,000 fine, for violation of AKC’s Personal Conduct Policy, effective March 24, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended Mr. David Annen (Tipton, IA) from all AKC privileges for five years and imposed a $1,000 fine, for submission of a false application to register or transfer (not signature forgeries), which affect the Stud Book and submission of application containing a false certification as to the signature of one of the owners (this includes making false complaints), effective August 25, 2026. (Brittany)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for five years and imposed a $1,000 fine, for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested: Effective August 25, 2026: Ms. Claudia Harris (Garden City, ID) Standard Schnauzers | Mr. Mark Harris (Garden City, ID) Standard Schnauzers

... suspended Mr. Jorge Navarrete (Auburn, WA) 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 August 25, 2026. (Bulldogs, French Bulldogs)

Ms. Rebecca Cross (Gettysburg, PA). Action was taken by the Atlanta Kennel Club for conduct at its April 8, 2026 event. Ms. Cross was charged with conduct characterized by the Staff Committee as impairing a club’s ability to retain a site and disruptive behavior at 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 May 3, 2026. Ms. Cross appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board vacating the classification of the offense as impairing a club’s ability to retain a site and modified the penalty to a five month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective April 9, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

Ms. Sharon Wilson (Asheville, AL). Action was taken by the Conyers Kennel Club for conduct at its June 28, 2026 event. Ms. Wilson was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event by individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty at a three month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $500 fine, effective June 28, 2026. (Dachshunds, Cardigan Welsh Corgis)

Ms. Lynda Barber-Wiltse (Anchorage, AK). Action was taken by the Alyeska Canine Trainers of South Anchorage for conduct at its August 23, 2026 event. Ms. Barber-Wiltse was charged with improper treatment. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as three month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $300 fine, effective September 9, 2026. (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers)

Ms. Veronica Van Zandt (White Oak, TX). Action was taken by the Beaumont Kennel Club for conduct at its July 18, 2026 event. Ms. Van Zandt was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a one month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective July 18, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

Ms. Suzy Weibel (State College, PA). Action was taken by the Tioga County Kennel Club for conduct at its August 15, 2026 event. Ms. Weibel was charged with failure to properly control a dog at an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $200 fine. (Bernese Mountain Dogs)

Mr. Richard Ellis (Onalaska, WI). Action was taken by the Blackhawk Retriever Club for conduct at its June 6, 2026 event. Mr. Ellis 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. (Labrador Retrievers)

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

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