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Special Canine Guests to Attend Barkfest at Bonhams
Meet Reigning AKC / Eukanuba National Champion “London” the Standard Poodle In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bonhams Auction House are hosting their annual charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon, benefiting the AKC Humane Fund, Inc. Dog lovers and art […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/special-canine-guests-to-attend-barkfest-at-bonhams/
| January 25, 2012
Chairman's Reports
March 2011 Chairman’s Report
-- New Performance and Agility Opportunities Available to Competitors -- The American Kennel Club has recently launched several new competitive opportunities for exhibitors in Performance Events and Agility, and I’m pleased to update you about the success and progress of these programs. The Blue Grass Coursing Club and Greyhound Association of Northern Georgia hosted the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-03/
| March 8, 2011
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Practicing Your “Ta-Da”: Tips from a Young Dog Show Exhibitor
By Karissa Groves, age 14 Hi! I’m Karissa Groves, and I love dogs, all sorts of dogs—but I really love Bloodhounds! About four years ago, I went to a dog show with my grandma. When I saw kids there showing dogs, I asked her if I could start showing too. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="none" ids="28350,28351"] […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/practicing-your-ta-da-tips-from-a-young-dog-show-exhibitor/
| March 7, 2011
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Launches New Coursing Ability Test
New Test Allows All Dogs the Chance to Experience the Fun and Excitement of Lure Coursing The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of a new titling event – the Coursing Ability Test – on February 24, 2011 in Calhoun, GA. Open to all dogs, the Coursing Ability Test is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-new-coursing-ability-test/
| February 2, 2011
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Committee to Hear Restrictive Breeder Bill on 2/2
The West Virginia House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2015 this Wednesday, February 2. This problematic bill would limit dog ownership and place restrictions on dog breeding. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-committee-to-hear-restrictive-breeder-bill-on-2-2/
| January 28, 2011
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show Winner Australian Shepherd ‘Reckon’ Honored With Gov
-- Watch Reckon Defeat Nearly 2,500 Top Dogs During the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Broadcast on January 23, 2011 on ABC Television Network -- AKC/Eukanuba National Champion and New Hampshire’s Top Dog, Australian Shepherd Ch. Propwash Reckon, received an Official Commendation today from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch congratulating him and owners Leslie Frank and Judy […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-best-in-show-winner-australian-shep/
| January 18, 2011
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club’s Overall Entries Increase in 2010
-- Records More Than 3 Million Entries -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) leapt over the 3 million entry mark in 2010, recording a total of more than 3,014,000 dog entries across all conformation, companion and performance events. The growth over the number of entries received in 2009 was sparked by the ever-growing interest in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-clubs-overall-entries-increase-in-2010/
| January 17, 2011
Press Releases
AKC Family Dog Magazine Offers Tips on How to Give to a Dog in Breed-Club Rescue This Holiday
The holiday season inspires many to donate their time and money to charitable causes. The November/December 2010 issue of the American Kennel Club’s AKC Family Dog magazine reports that for dog owners, volunteering at a breed-club rescue is a great way to help dogs in need of homes, medical attention, or simply a good scratch […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-family-dog-magazine-offers-tips-on-how-to-give-to-a-dog-in-breed-c/
| December 21, 2010
Press Releases
Debbie Butt Named 2010 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Debbie Butt of Toms Brook, Virginia was honored with the 2010 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Sporting Fields Whippets at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/debbie-butt-named-2010-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 14, 2010
Chairman's Reports
December 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- New Programs and Services Introduced in 2010 -- As we wind down the year, I am pleased to highlight programs and initiatives we have introduced in 2010. In April, the first agility, obedience and rally trials open to mixed-breed dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program were held. So far, 853 AKC-licensed clubs have […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-12/
| December 8, 2010