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Press Releases
Sarah Prescott Of La Canada Wins Commemorative Poster Contest For Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National
--Prescott to Sign Posters at Long Beach Show-- NEW YORK, NY - Artist Sarah Prescott's stunning depiction of a variety of purebred dogs and puppies surrounding a silver trophy and colorful Best in Show ribbon will become the 2010 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship commemorative poster. Prescott of La Canada, California won the annual poster contest with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/sarah-prescott-of-la-canada-wins-commemorative-poster-contest-for-tent/
| November 10, 2010
Chairman's Reports
November 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- Meet the Breeds Wows Record Crowds at Javits -- New York, NY– Last month the American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association hosted the second edition of Meet the Breeds presented by Pet Partners, Inc., Your Partner in Pet Healthcare. Attended by more than 39,000 people in the tri-state area, the world’s largest showcase […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-11/
| November 9, 2010
Press Releases
Carrie DeYoung Promoted to Director of Agility
The American Kennel Club’s Chief Operating Officer John Lyons is pleased to introduce AKC’s new Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung. Formerly the Senior Agility Field Representative, she was promoted on November 2 after 11 years in the department. In her new role she will enhance AKC’s Agility program as well as develop numerous new initiatives. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/carrie-deyoung-promoted-to-director-of-agility/
| November 5, 2010
Press Releases
Lisa Gonzalez Hired as Vice President of Marketing and Communications
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announces the appointment of Lisa Gonzalez to the newly-created position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications effective Oct. 27, 2010. In this role, Gonzalez will provide marketing leadership for the AKC to ensure the long term sustainability of the AKC brand tradition as well as its future relevance. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/lisa-gonzalez-hired-as-vice-president-of-marketing-and-communications/
| November 4, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Archives Expands
-- New 500 Square Foot Area Facilitates Collection Preservation -- The AKC Archives has expanded its collection preservation area as a result of the tremendous volume of archival material recently submitted by Parent Clubs. The Archives new 500-square-foot addition, located at AKC’s headquarters in New York City, will be used to process newly submitted […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-archives-expands/
| November 2, 2010
Legislative Alerts
AKC Editorial on Missouri’s Proposition B
Previously published in the Kansas City Star There are two issues on which every dog lover agree. First, dogs deserve a life in a safe, caring, and healthy environment. Second, those who treat dogs in a negligent or cruel manner should be held accountable. The American Kennel Club is the nation’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-editorial-on-missouris-proposition-b/
| October 29, 2010
Press Releases
Results Revealed: A Maine Coon From Texas is New York’s Favorite Feline!
- The Audience Voted and Named the Winner of Meet the Breeds "Cat Idol" Competition - Described as a charming, laid-back, and loveable gentle giant by his owners, Walker, an 8½ year old Maine Coon from Richmond, Texas claimed the top spot at the second annual Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA®)-Iams Cat Idol competition during Meet […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/results-revealed-a-maine-coon-from-texas-is-new-yorks-favorite-feline/
| October 27, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Margaret Silverthorn, President of the English Springer Spaniel Club
New York , NY – The American Kennel Club ® announced at its quarterly Delegates’ meeting that Margaret Silverthorn, President of the English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island, has been named a recipient of the AKC ® Community Achievement Award for her devoted works as a public educator, fundraiser, club officer, newsletter editor, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-margaret-silverthorn-president-of-the-engl/
| October 22, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Tom Freeman, AKC Canine Ambassador Chair for Channel City Kennel Club
New York , NY – The American Kennel Club® announced at its quarterly Delegates’ meeting that Tom Freeman of the Channel City Kennel Club has been named a recipient of the AKC ® Community Achievement Award for his coordination of educational programs in Santa Barbara and surrounding communities. Freeman received one of two awards for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-tom-freeman-akc-canine-ambassador-chair-fo/
| October 22, 2010
Chairman's Reports
October 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- New Additions to the Grand Championship Program and AKC/Eukanuba National Championship -- Since the introduction of the new AKC Grand Championship title in April, we've had hundreds of dogs in nearly every breed complete the requirements for a Grand Championship title. Thus far, the program has fulfilled the hopes we had for it - […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-10/
| October 19, 2010