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2013 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Again Raising The Bar
New York, NY (August 30, 2013) The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) returns December 10-15, 2013 to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center. Already one of the world's premiere dog events, the 2013 event will offer All-Breed competitions, Specialty competitions and Special Attractions, Breeder Seminars, Companion events, Consumer attractions and of course the crowning of a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2013-akc-eukanuba-national-championship-again-raising-the-bar/
| August 30, 2013
Press Releases
AKC Adds New Advanced Level Community Canine Title To Popular Canine Good Citizen Program
Giving responsible dog owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has developed a new advanced level title – AKC Community Canine – as part of the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) training program. Since 1989, the CGC program has rewarded more than 600,000 dogs and their owners who […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adds-new-advanced-level-community-canine-title-to-popular-canine-g/
| August 28, 2013
Chairman's Reports
August 2013 Chairman’s Report
-- Two Ways to Share the AKC Story this September -- New York, NY – The omnipresent effort of the AKC communication team, led by Chris Walker, continues to generate positive stories about the American Kennel Club and purebred dogs in the news media and in social media. Due to the engaging content the team has […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2013-08/
| August 27, 2013
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Press Releases
Five Canine Heroes Honored With AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund celebrates the loyalty, devotion and strength dogs share with us by announcing today the winners of the 14th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorate five hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities. The awards are presented in each of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-canine-heroes-honored-with-akcr-humane-fund-awards-for-canine-exc-1/
| August 19, 2013
Press Releases
AKC and North Carolina Legislature Help Reunite Lost Pets With Passage Of Senate Bill 626
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Pledges Free Universal Microchip Scanners to Shelters in Support Raleigh, NC — Thousands of North Carolina pet owners will now have a better chance of being reunited with their beloved ‘family members’ thanks to Senate Bill 626, which was sent to Governor Pat McCrory this week for his signature. The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-north-carolina-legislature-help-reunite-lost-pets-with-passage/
| July 29, 2013
Press Releases
Good Luck to our AKC Agility International Team!
The AKC Agility International Team is competing at the FCI European Open in Belgium this weekend. Good luck to all the participants! We visited two team members, Diane Goodspeed and Kathleen Oswald, to watch them prepare for the event with their Shelties. Watch a video of them here. Interested in getting started in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/good-luck-to-our-akc-agility-international-team/
| July 26, 2013
Press Releases
Highlights From The July 2013 AKC Board Meeting
New York, NY – Highlights from the July 22-23, 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 appointed the Nominating Committee, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-july-2013-akc-board-meeting/
| July 24, 2013
Press Releases
AKC Judging Task Force Seeks Comment From Fancy
The American Kennel Club Board of Directors recently formed the Judging Task Force (JTF) to continue the ongoing improvement of all aspects of the dog show judging process from preparation and application to performance in the ring. The Board-appointed JTF members are Dr. Charles Garvin, AKC Board member; Kent Delaney, AKC multi-group judge; Doug A. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-judging-task-force-seeks-comment-from-fancy/
| July 23, 2013
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
The Care and Feeding of the Breeding Bitch: Lactation and Weaning
The final article in this series covers the nutritional needs of the dam during peak lactation and weaning. In this series of articles, we have been exploring the unique nutritional needs of the reproducing bitch. It is important to realize that even after the bitch has whelped a beautiful litter of healthy, growing pups that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/care-feeding-breeding-bitch-lactation-weaning/
| July 13, 2013
Legislative Alerts
TEXAS ALERT: Waco May Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that the City of Waco, Texas, may soon consider a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. The idea is currently under development by the Waco Animal Welfare Advisory Board, and would have to appear before the City Council before it becomes law. The American Kennel Club strongly supports and actively promotes […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-alert-waco-may-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| July 9, 2013