American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast about Cardiac Disease
The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week, Genome Barks welcomes Dr. Wendy Ware, a Professor in the Departments of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, and Staff Cardiologist at the ISU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-7/
| October 9, 2008
Two AKC/USA Team Members Win Individual Gold Medals at 2008 Agility World Championships
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that two members of the AKC/USA Agility World Team have won Individual Gold Medals in their respective jump heights at the 2008 FCI Agility World Championships. Marcus Topps of Garland, TX and his Border Collie MACH2 Peak’s Juice ("Juice") triumphed in the Large Dog Individual competition […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/two-akc-usa-team-members-win-individual-gold-medals-at-2008-agility-wo/
| October 2, 2008
American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast about AKC Companion Animal Rec
The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week on Genome Barks, we hear from Tom Sharp, CEO of the American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery Corporation (AKC CAR). Created in 1995, this non-profit organization is dedicated to identification […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-6/
| September 25, 2008
Release of Beverly Hills Chihuahua Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners not to get Starstruck
-- Dog Experts Say "Put Your Pet in a Leading Role:" Research Breeds and Find a Responsible Breeder -- With the release of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-beverly-hills-chihuahua-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog/
| September 24, 2008
AKC Honors Outstanding Dogs with 2008 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), the award designed to commemorate loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their community. The ACE is given annually to dogs in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-outstanding-dogs-with-2008-akc-awards-for-canine-excellence/
| September 24, 2008
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2009 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, will be presented to the recipients on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. A larger […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2009-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| September 23, 2008
AKC and 4sight Licensing Solutions Announce Launch of New AKC Fan Club
"AKC:lifestyle" Debuts at AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in NYC on September 20 The American Kennel Club® (AKC), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and 4sight Licensing Solutions, the licensing agent for the AKC, today announced the launch of "AKC:lifestyle" (www.AKClifestyle.com), a new fan club that will […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-4sight-licensing-solutions-announce-launch-of-new-akc-fan-club/
| September 18, 2008
AKC Announces Appointment of Margaret Poindexter to General Counsel
The American Kennel Club® has announced the appointment of Margaret H. Poindexter to General Counsel. She is replacing Michael F. Swick who is retiring after seven years with the AKC®. The General Counsel and the legal staff are called upon by the AKC Board and staff to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, manage all […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-appointment-of-margaret-poindexter-to-general-counsel/
| September 17, 2008
American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast with Dr. Claudia Orlandi
RALEIGH, NC – The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week on Genome Barks we are pleased to welcome Dr. Claudia Orlandi, author of the ABC's of Dog Breeding Home Study Program. Dr. Orlandi's belief that anyone can […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-5/
| September 11, 2008
September Means Dog-gone Good Times at 600+ AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Events Nationwide
-- It's Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority -- Sometimes we need a reminder of everything that is required of us in return for the wonderful privilege of having a dog. Dogs bring us love, affection, comfort, security and unrivaled devotion, despite our flaws or past mistakes. So what do we owe […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/september-means-dog-gone-good-times-at-600-akc-responsible-dog-ownersh/
| September 8, 2008