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Puppies Are Not Stocking Stuffers! AKC Offers Tips For a Safe Holiday Season With Your Dog
New York, NY – The holidays are a fun and happy time, but they are also extremely hectic. One family member that can get lost in the hustle and bustle is the dog. Because of the added stress and frequent travel that the holidays can bring, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) offers safety tips for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/puppies-are-not-stocking-stuffers-akc-offers-tips-for-a-safe-holiday-s/
| December 7, 2012
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Dog Show Superintendents Association Donates $5,000 to AKC Canine Legislation Support Fund
A recent donation of $5,000 by the Dog Show Superintendents Association to the AKC’s Canine Legislation Support Fund (CLSF) will allow the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) the ability to strengthen even further its efforts to ensure that the rights of AKC registrants as responsible dog owners are protected. "The DSSA shares a mutual interest […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dog-show-superintendents-association-donates-5000-to-akc-canine-legisl/
| December 11, 2012
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Bebout Award Presented to Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners
New York, NY - The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (MassFed) has been presented the Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation for 2012 by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Named for the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, the "Bebout Award" recognizes federations and dog owner/breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bebout-award-presented-to-massachusetts-federation-of-dog-clubs-and-re/
| January 29, 2013
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Save The Date! World’s Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center S
Save The Date! World's Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center - Don’t Miss the Fifth Annual AKC Meet the Breeds Event - New York, NY – New York City is going to the dogs and cats once again when the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/save-the-date-worlds-largest-gathering-of-dogs-cats-comes-early-this-y-2/
| March 19, 2013
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Save The Date! World’s Largest Gathering Of Dogs & Cats Comes Early This Year To The Javits Center
- Don’t Miss the Fifth Annual AKC Meet the Breeds Event - New York, NY – New York City is going to the dogs and cats once again when the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and The International Cat Association (TICA) join forces to host the fifth annual AKC Meet the Breeds® event on September 28th […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/save-the-date-worlds-largest-gathering-of-dogs-cats-comes-early-this-y/
| March 19, 2013
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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
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Get Involved – USDA/APHIS Regulations
Tomorrow (September 18, 2013), the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) will publish the final new federal regulations that narrow the “retail pet store” exemption under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), triggering a 60-day countdown to enactment (November 18, 2013) of those regulations. The purpose of the new rule is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/get-involved-usda-aphis-regulations/
| September 17, 2013
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Congress Passes Farm Bill
Improvements Made to the Animal Welfare Act New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) applauds the US Senate today for passing a new five-year farm bill that addresses AKC concerns regarding recent regulatory changes to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regarding the redefinition of retail pet stores and licensing exemptions. The House […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/congress-passes-farm-bill/
| February 4, 2014
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AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 Elected
James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-of-directors-class-of-2018-elected/
| March 11, 2014
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American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Important Questions To Ask When Getting A Dog From A Shelter
New York, NY – Spring has arrived, and the warmer months often prove an ideal time for families to add a pet to their homes. The season can also generate an influx of dogs to shelters as a result of owners who brought home holiday puppies before fully considering the responsibility. Potential owners should always […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-reveals-the-most-important-questions-to-ask-when/
| March 28, 2014