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Group Winners Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
– "Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – New York, NY -- Today, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced the seven group winners for the American Kennel Club’s 2005 Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-winners-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year-a-1/
| October 24, 2005
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A Canine Frankenstein? AKC Survey Finds Dog Owners Keen on Canine Costumes for a Howling Good Hallow
-- Holiday Tips Keep Hounds Healthy and Safe -- New York , NY - Dressing a dog in a costume may seem over-the-top to some, but with Halloween just around the corner, the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) surveyed dog owners to learn first-hand just how many plan to turn their Fido into a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/a-canine-frankenstein-akc-survey-finds-dog-owners-keen-on-canine-costu/
| October 14, 2005
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American Kennel Club Honors Virginia Fancier Julie Slobodnjak with a Community Achievement Award
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club ( AKC ® ) announced today that Julie Slobodnjak of Virginia Beach , Virginia , has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her therapy work, promoting responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs in her community. Slobodnjak was nominated by the Virginia […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-virginia-fancier-julie-slobodnjak-with-a-c/
| September 16, 2005
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Love Dogs? Love Dog Art? Bring Your Passions Together at the Barkfest at Bonhams
Announcing the Barkfest at Bonhams! Sunday, February 12, 2006 from 10 a.m. to Noon NEW LOCATION: 595 Madison Avenue at East 57th Street All sporting art lovers and their dogs are invited to join the American Kennel Club in Celebrating the Dog in Art on Sunday, February 12 at Bonhams brand new Manhattan gallery […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/love-dogs-love-dog-art-bring-your-passions-together-at-the-barkfest-at/
| August 19, 2005
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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
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AKC Honors Fancier Patte Klecan with a Community Achievement Award
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Patte Klecan of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her diligent work on legislative matters of interest to the dog fancy. She was one of two honorees this quarter – John Fredericks of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-fancier-patte-klecan-with-a-community-achievement-award/
| June 16, 2005
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Colorado, Delaware and Texas Pass AKC Canine Good Citizenship Resolutions
Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership Now Recognized by 21 States New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) applauds the state legislatures of Colorado, Delaware and Texas for recently passing AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC™) resolutions. The three states join 18 others and the U.S. Senate in recognizing the importance of responsible dog ownership, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/colorado-delaware-and-texas-pass-akc-canine-good-citizenship-resolutio/
| April 18, 2005
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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
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American Kennel Club Hosts 2005 Open House
Dogs in Art Brunch at Doyle New York and Have-A-Heart Ball To Benefit DOGNY New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to announce that it will host the eighth American Kennel Club Open House at its New York City headquarters, 260 Madison Avenue, 4th floor, on Sunday, February 13, 2005 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hosts-2005-open-house/
| January 7, 2005
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AKC Organizes Shipments of Toys and Treats to Military Dogs in Iraq
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently organized a relief effort to aid the working canines serving in Iraq after receiving word from a military veterinary technician serving overseas that "rest and relaxation" supplies were greatly needed. While the dogs are provided for in terms of basic care, many were without recreational toys and treats, which […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-organizes-shipments-of-toys-and-treats-to-military-dogs-in-iraq/
| December 22, 2004