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American Kennel Club Board of Directors Mourns the Loss of Dr. Asa Mays
– A True Gentleman in the Sport of Purebred Dogs – New York, NY — The American Kennel Club's Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the loss of their associate Asa Mays, DVM. "The sport of purebred dogs lost a highly respected life-long fancier, esteemed judge and three-term AKC Board member with his passing," […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-board-of-directors-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-asa-mays/
| August 12, 2005
Press Releases
AKC Welcomes 2005 Summer Interns
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to welcome ten students chosen to participate in the 2005 AKC Internship Program. The program- open to college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs- is designed to further their professional development as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in both AKC operations […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2005-summer-interns/
| June 9, 2005
Press Releases
Sit! The Popularity of Small Dogs is Here to Stay
Small dogs—those weighing less than 20 pounds—have held a steady place in the hearts of Americans over the past four years according to American Kennel Club registration statistics. Since 2000, four of the top ten most popular breeds have been small dogs, indicating that while Americans may be gravitating towards bigger cars and appetites […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/sit-the-popularity-of-small-dogs-is-here-to-stay/
| April 15, 2005
Press Releases
AKC Announces New Director of Companion Events
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Curt A. Curtis has been named as Director of Companion Events. He will replace Patricia Krause, AVP of Companion Events, who will be retiring May 1st, 2005. Curtis comes to the AKC with extensive management and administrative experience from his former position as Sergeant with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-director-of-companion-events/
| March 7, 2005
Press Releases
AKC Now Allows DNA Results to be Transferred From Other Registries
The AKC is now accepting DNA results produced by MMI Genomics through other registries, such as the Field Dog Stud Book. The move will allow coonhound and field dog customers who have already processed their DNA through MMI Genomics to transfer DNA records so the dog can become AKC DNA certified. Previously, the AKC did […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-now-allows-dna-results-to-be-transferred-from-other-registries/
| February 25, 2005
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be Released on DVD
Whether you missed it the first time or want to add the world's top dogs to your DVD collection, the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be available on DVD beginning March 30 for $19.95. Ron Reagan, dog-show veteran Lee Arnold, and renowned dog-show judge Edd Biven, host the event which featured over 3,000 canines competing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-to-be-released-on-dvd/
| February 24, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Fanciers, Hunters Concerned About Texas Cruelty Bill
Hunters and dog fanciers in Texas are extremely concerned about HB326 and its companion, SB172. The identical bills would amend the state's cruelty law in several ways. First, the measures make it a crime to cause bodily injury to an animal, with "animal" being defined as any "nonhuman mammal, bird or captive amphibian or reptile." […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fanciers-hunters-concerned-about-texas-cruelty-bill/
| February 3, 2005
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Draws Record-Breaking Entry
The American Kennel Club and The Iams Company announced today a total of 2,451 entries were received for the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on January 15 and 16 in Tampa, Fla. The event will be simulcast live on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. (EST) both nights. In addition a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-draws-record-breaking-entry/
| December 30, 2004
Press Releases
Steve Fielder Joins AKC
The American Kennel Club announced today the appointment of Stephen F. Fielder as Director of Coonhound Events. Fielder comes to AKC with a wealth of experience gained during a 22-year career in the field of purebred dogs. With a special emphasis on coonhounds, he has held numerous positions with United Kennel Club (UKC) and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/steve-fielder-joins-akc/
| November 9, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Announces Staff Promotions
New York, NY — President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, announced today a number of executive promotions, as well as the hiring of a new manager in the Public Relations department. In his statement Sprung said, " I am proud of these employees for their outstanding performance and for the fact that […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-staff-promotions/
| October 13, 2004