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Chairman's Reports
December 2013 Chairman’s Report
-- The Way Forward in 2014 -- Everyone who has ever produced a litter of puppies knows this time of year brings holiday cards from puppy buyers with heartwarming photos and most-welcome news about the progress and antics of those puppies during the year. The cards are both informative and inspiring as the breeder considers […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2013-12/
| December 13, 2013
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Expert Advice: News
Gracie’s Legacy
Gracie, dog rescued from Michael Vick’s fighting ring, dies She was just a funny-looking little bow-legged black pit bull, but her legacy will be huge. Gracie, who died Monday in her home in Midlothian, Virginia, was one of the 51 dogs seized in the 2007 raid on NFL star Michael Vick’s Bad Newz dogfighting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gracies-legacy/
| December 11, 2013
Press Releases
Jane Myers Hired as AKC Executive Field Representative
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Jane Myers has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. She will join the staff on January 6, 2014 and will be based in Reno/Carson City, Nevada area. “Jane has been immersed in the sport practically since birth, and her […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/jane-myers-hired-as-akc-executive-field-representative/
| December 6, 2013
Expert Advice: Government Relations
The 2013 AKC Club President’s Challenge: AKC CLSF Expands Legislative Issue Advocacy and Education
Over the past year, the AKC and the purebred dog world have been the target of unprecedented threats. The prospects of unreasonable federal regulation and legislation are very real, and we continue to face similar challenges in state houses across the country. Biased and misleading media reporting influenced by radical animal rights groups are designed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2013-akc-club-presidents-challenge-akc-clsf-expands-legislative-issue-advocacy-education/
| December 4, 2013
Chairman's Reports
November 2013 Chairman’s Report
-- Advancing Our Sport-- New York, NY – This year we celebrate the 129th anniversary of the American Kennel Club. Today, as it has been throughout those years, our beliefs and traditions continue to guide us in our sport, while innovation continues to advance us. We began the year with the spirit of relentless positive action […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2013-11/
| November 27, 2013
Expert Advice: Events
Celebrate our Four-Legged Veterans
Dogs have served with U.S. soldiers for over 100 years but weren’t officially inducted into the U.S. army until 1942. Many breeds have served in the United States Military as well as in the search and rescue efforts following the tragic events of 9/11. Purebred dogs are frequently employed due to their predictability surrounding intelligence, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/celebrate-our-four-legged-veterans/
| November 19, 2013
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Supervising Puppy Play Sessions
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is the American Kennel Club’s popular puppy training program. STAR is an acronym that stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all the things every puppy needs to get started on the right paw in life. Socialization means letting your puppy interact with other people and dogs. While there are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/supervising-puppy-play-sessions/
| November 18, 2013
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Pat Hastings (Conformation), Lynn Eggers (Companion Events) and Dr. Ray Calkins (Performance). The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a national level. This year’s recipients have contributed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2014-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 1, 2013
Press Releases
Highlights From The October 2013 AKC Board Meeting
New York, NY – Highlights from the October 28-29, 2013 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. The Board voted unanimously to designate […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-october-2013-akc-board-meeting/
| November 1, 2013
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Preventative Measures to Help Save Money on Your Pets
While the benefits of pet ownership far outweigh the costs, every responsible dog owner should know that along with love and companionship comes financial responsibility. In today’s challenging economic times it pays to save wherever you can. But saving money doesn’t mean you need to skimp on your pet. The AKC offers the following preventative […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/preventative-measures-to-help-save-money-on-your-pets/
| October 30, 2013