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2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its ongoing pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our very best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2017-2/
| October 3, 2016
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2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2018-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| December 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Florida Amendment 13 to Ban Greyhound Racing in Connection with Wagering Passes, No Impact on AKC Events Expected
Yesterday, Florida voters approved a new state constitutional amendment that will phase out commercial dog racing in the state in connection with wagering by 2020. Passage of this amendment means that Florida will join 40 other U.S. states that ban this practice. The amendment passed with 69% of voters supporting the amendment. The amendment provides that after December […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-amendment-13-ban-greyhound-racing-connection-wagering-passes-no-impact-akc-events-expected/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2014 winners!
Meadowbrook Farm - North Bend, WA Best in Field Winner: NFC DC Taji’s Hafrican Chief SC CA Best of Breed Winners: Basenji - NFC DC Taji’s Hafrican Chief SC CA Greyhound - FC Gable Oracle MC LCX Ibizan Hound - GCHB DC Wirtu’s Madam Will You Talk MC LCX Pharaoh Hound - FC Brandweers Xo […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2014-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2015 winners!
Twister Agility and Dog Event Center - Edmond, OK Best in Field Winner: NFC FC Windrock Tid-Bittius Velocitus SC Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Rains of Castamere SC Basenji - GCH DC Joy-Us Hung The Moon SC CGC TKN Borzoi - FC Kirov Strike It Rich At Highpoint CDX RE MC […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2015-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2016 winners!
Flintrock Farm - Reidsville, NC Best in Field Winner: NFC GCH DC Dsrtphnx Hallam Sweet Child O Mine RN MC LCX AX AXJ CGC TKN Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - Kominek’s The Conquerer SC BCAT Basenji - Borassus Apollon SC Borzoi - FC Kirov Strike It Rich At Highpoint CDX RE MC LCX AX […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2016-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2017 winners!
Kominek Farm - Limestone, TN Best in Field Winner: NFC FC Cali’s Red Clay Halo MC LCX2 Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Celaeno SC LCX Basenji - Makindu’s Next Man Up SC CA Borzoi - FC Kirov Wind Glider at Highpoint RN SC CGC TKI Cirneco dell’Etna - DC Fly by […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2017-winners/
| November 7, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-october-2018/
| October 30, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Allan Unleashed: Taking the Leap of Faith
A phrase we hear more and more these days is helicopter parents — people who micromanage their child's every decision and movement. Often they take control and do tasks on their offsprings behalf no matter their age. In fact, for many helicopter parents, their grip grows as their children get older according to experts. Today […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeder-and-puppy-buyers/
| October 11, 2018
Press Releases
Tickets on Sale Now for the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 15th and 16th. Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tickets-sale-now-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| October 10, 2018