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Underdog Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners to Research the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle
Taking the Time to Pick the Right Breed Makes You The Real Hero With the release of the action adventure movie Underdog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by (c) Disney Enterprises, Inc., Underdog is a live re-make […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/underdog-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-to-research-the-ri/
| August 6, 2007
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Group Honorees Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
- "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - Today the American Kennel Club® announced the seven group recipients of the 2007 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. "It is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year/
| August 27, 2007
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AKC Announces Recipients of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2008 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, will be presented to the recipients on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. A larger […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2008-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| October 3, 2007
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Highlights from the October 2007 Board Meeting
Highlights from the October 2007 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows: Dates and locations for future AKC Delegate Meetings were set as follows: June 8-9, 2008 (Sunday/Monday) - Boston, MA area (Quincy, MA) September 8-9, 2008 (Monday/Tuesday) - New York City Area December […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-october-2007-board-meeting/
| October 12, 2007
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Barbara Miller Named 2007 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Barbara Miller of Glen Head, NY was honored with the 2007 AKC Breeder of the Year Award at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 1, 2007. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/barbara-miller-named-2007-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 5, 2007
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American Kennel Club Hopes For a Safe and Happy Holiday Season For You and Your Hound
AKC® Appears on NBC's Today Show to Offer Safety Tips and Remind Dog Lovers that Puppies are Not Stocking Stuffers The hectic holiday season can be difficult for many people, but it can also be a stressful time for your furry, four-footed companion. AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson appeared on NBC's Today Show to remind […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hopes-for-a-safe-and-happy-holiday-season-for-you/
| December 20, 2007
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Top Honors go to Treeing Walker Coonhounds at AKC World Coonhound Championships
Popular breed captures "World Nite Champion" and "World Show Champion" titles L to R: Steve Fielder, Wyatt Dunlap, Kelly Dunlap, Don Dunlap, and Nathan Weaver L to R: Steve Fielder, Judge Johnny Brinkley, Nicole Bergbauer, Vera Bergbauer, Rodney Bergbauer, and Judge David Birdsall, DVM.
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-honors-go-to-treeing-walker-coonhounds-at-akc-world-coonhound-cham/
| February 27, 2008
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AKC’s Irish Breeds Appear on NBC’s Today Show
AKC spokesperson Gina Lash appeared live on the Today Show earlier today to celebrate the many dog breeds which hail from Ireland: the Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Red & White Setter. Watch the segment. Following the Today segment, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akcs-irish-breeds-appear-on-nbcs-today-show/
| March 17, 2008
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American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
"A dog owns nothing, yet is seldom dissatisfied."-Irish Proverb New York -- It's no surprise that Ireland has produced many immortal writers, poets and musicians, but did you know there are several dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle? In honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, the American Kennel Club® celebrates the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-irish-dog-breeds-in-spirit-of-st-patri-1/
| March 17, 2008
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AKC Welcomes Dogue de Bordeaux to Working Group
Six Breeds to Join the Miscellaneous Class The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome the Dogue de Bordeaux as the 158th AKC registered breed. The Dogue de Bordeaux, sometimes referred to as the "French Mastiff", will be eligible for full AKC® registration and competition in the Working Group at shows held on and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-dogue-de-bordeaux-to-working-group/
| April 18, 2008