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American Kennel Club Library Catalog Now Accessible Online
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today that the catalog of its world-renowned library is now available online at www.akc.org/about/library/index.cfm. The online bibliographic research tool, named "Caius," (pronounced KEYS) will help researchers identify information sources on various subjects associated with dogs – from the development of dog shows to the canine’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-library-catalog-now-accessible-online/
| December 6, 2004
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Homeless Florida Dogs Find Shelter In Colorado
AKC Relief Efforts Continue in the Southeast after Rash of Hurricanes New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) applauds the efforts of Diane Albers and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) for arranging the transfer of more than 100 dogs – homeless as a result of the hurricanes – to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/homeless-florida-dogs-find-shelter-in-colorado/
| October 8, 2004
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American Kennel Club Offers Tips For Protecting Your Dog In Support Of ‘Fire Safety Week’
New York, NY — As the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gears up for "Fire Safety Week" October 3-9, the American Kennel Club reminds dog owners to consider their canine companions when it comes to fire safety. "Many animal lovers consider their pets to be members of the family," said AKC spokesperson Gail Miller. "In […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-offers-tips-for-protecting-your-dog-in-support-of/
| October 5, 2004
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AKC Continues Relief Efforts In The Wake Of Hurricane Ivan While Bracing For Jeanne
Updated Information — 2:00 PM, 9.24.04 New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR) continue to work closely with the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) to assist animals affected by Hurricane Ivan. With Hurricane Jeanne expected to hit the Florida coast some time this weekend, animals […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-continues-relief-efforts-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-ivan-while-braci/
| September 24, 2004
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Northwest Airlines Cargo Responds to AKC’s Urgent Request to Transport Homeless Dogs Out of Florida
-- Dogs Find New Homes After Dangerous Hurricanes -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) coordinated with Northwest Airlines Cargo to ship twenty-five displaced dogs, left homeless after Hurricanes Charley and Frances, to rescue groups and foster homes around the country. Twenty dogs from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/northwest-airlines-cargo-responds-to-akcs-urgent-request-to-transport/
| September 16, 2004
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AKC Teams Up With United Airlines to Offer Discount Fares for Fanciers and Their Dogs
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has announced a collaboration with United Airlines to offer discounted fares for fanciers and their dogs traveling to AKC events. Discounts will be available to anyone traveling to or from an AKC event with a 2-night minimum stay. Depending on class of service and how far in advance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-teams-up-with-united-airlines-to-offer-discount-fares-for-fanciers/
| September 1, 2004
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AKC and AKC/CAR Continue to Assist Animals Affected by Hurricane Charley
Updated Information - 9:10 AM, 8.31.04 The American Kennel Club (AKC), through its affiliate organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), continues to work closely with The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC), to make supplies and offer other assistance to the areas still affected by Hurricane Charley. FAKC President Diane Albers is working diligently to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-akc-car-continue-to-assist-animals-affected-by-hurricane-charl/
| August 31, 2004
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AKC Announces Winners Of The 2004 Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
Five Dogs From Around the Nation Demonstrate Unconditional Devotion and Awe-Inspiring Assistance to Mankind New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the fifth annual Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which honor the extraordinary canine-human bond and the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. Awards […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-winners-of-the-2004-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace/
| August 10, 2004
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Celebrating All-American Dog Breeds
While many of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrating-all-american-dog-breeds/
| June 28, 2004
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AKC Featured on the TODAY SHOW
AKC's Gail Miller appeared on NBC'S Today Show Friday, June 11th to discuss the recent findings by German researchers that dogs can comprehend language. Interviewed by Ann Curry, Miller stated that the findings are, "not surprising at all to anyone who has owned or trained dogs. Dogs are very intelligent and it's in their nature […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-featured-on-the-today-show/
| June 11, 2004