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Join the AKC Puppy Pack and Spread the Word on Purebred Dog Ownership
The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/join-akc-puppy-pack-spread-word-purebred-dog-ownership/
| March 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder of Merit: Nancy Edmunds of Vizcaya Vizslas
Life may be a box of chocolates, but after you’ve nibbled enough bonbons, you know which flavor you like best. Over the past four decades, Nancy Edmunds of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, has owned quite a Whitman’s Sampler of purebreds, including Cocker Spaniels, Manchester Terriers, Whippets, Brussels Griffons, Poodles, and Afghan Hounds. But in 1985, she finally came across her forever breed: the Vizsla. After almost 30 years breeding those Hungarian […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/vizsla-breeder-of-merit-nancy-edmunds-interview/
| September 27, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Adrienne Scott of Prairie Crest Beaucerons
Adrienne Scott is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has realized a lifelong dream in her small hobby kennel, Prairie Crest Beaucerons, of Maysville, Missouri, devoted to preserving the centuries-old Beauceron breed. She has produced many champions and, through health testing, improving temperaments, and structure, she strives to produce the best Beaucerons possible. Adrienne has traveled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-adrienne-scott-prairie-crest-beaucerons/
| December 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Events
Elizabeth & Daniel Karshner Named 2019 AKC Breeders of the Year
The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors exceptional breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament, and quality of purebred dogs. On December 14 at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner were selected as winners of the 2019 AKC Breeder of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/elizabeth-and-daniel-karshner-2019-akc-breeders-of-the-year/
| December 14, 2019
Press Releases
Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner Named 2019 AKC Breeders of the Year
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner were presented with the 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year award for their Little Ponds Bulldogs at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/elizabeth-daniel-karshner-named-2019-akc-breeders-year/
| December 14, 2019
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Breeder Of Merit 100 Club
Breeders of Merit participants are committed to registering 100% of the puppies in their litters. The AKC recognizes and congratulates the Breeders of Merit who have achieved 100% AKC dog registration for their litter during the month the litter was 100% completed. BOM has achieved 100% AKC dog registration for all their AKC-registered litters (lifetime) […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/100-club/
| August 21, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Breeder of Merit: Barbara Miller of Max-Well Norfolk Terriers
Barbara Miller of Glen Head, New York, is synonymous with Norfolk Terriers. And not just those from her top-winning Max-Well Kennel. The 2007 AKC Breeder of the Year (and 2002 AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year), Miller was the president of the parent club when her breed amicably split in 1979, creating the drop-eared Norfolk Terrier and the prick-eared Norwich Terrier. However, her earliest years in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/norfolk-terrier-breeder-spotlight-barbara-miller/
| December 6, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues November 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Connecticut – AKC GR has learned that the state department of agriculture has compiled draft regulations overseeing […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-november-2019-2/
| November 25, 2019
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces the Recipients of 2020 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Ronald H. Menaker (Conformation), Dr. Charles ‘Bud’ Kramer (Companion Events) and Lynn Worth Smith (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung, are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2020-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 21, 2019
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2020 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/2020-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| September 23, 2019