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Tips for Garnering Media Coverage
Ways to Increase the Chance of TV News Coverage for Your Dog Show TV crews are eager to cover local stories and your hometown dog show easily fits the bill. Even if there may be a bigger dog show, your local show can serve as a lead-up, building anticipation toward larger shows. Luck sometimes plays […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/tips-for-garnering-media-coverage/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Gifts for Dog Lovers: Just for Her
Jewelry for Dog Lovers Some of the best gifts come in small packages. And who doesn't love jewelry? Our breed-specific charms, pendants, and pins will wow the dog lovers in your life; they're beautifully rendered, high quality, and show how thoughtful you are. You can browse our jewelry collection or see our top sellers below: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gifts-for-dog-lovers-just-for-her/
| October 25, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is Top Dog Once Again in Atlanta
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Atlanta’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Denver, Boston, and Seattle, among others. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have climbed the ranks in Atlanta, increasing from eighth to fifth. Boxers, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-top-dog-atlanta/
| March 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Breaking News: The Labrador Retriever Wins Top Breed for the 26th Year In a Row
The Labrador Retriever does it again! In a press conference today at its new pet care space, AKC Canine Retreat, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, is announcing that the intelligent, family friendly Lab firmly holds on to the number one spot on the most popular list for a record-breaking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-wins-top-breed-for-the-26th-year-in-a-row/
| March 21, 2017
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The Peters family and Windholme Kennel papers
AKE 20.4 1877-1969 EXTANT: 3 linear ft (in 2 flat boxes). Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid The collection is comprised of monographs and other print materials of collector Harry S. Peters, Sr., including a catalog for the first ever Westminster Dog Show and […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/peters-windholme-papers/
| May 19, 2016
Canine Partners
Two Canine Partners Win at Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
Jesse Belle and Cindy Stewart-Mackes of Pedricktown, NJ, placed third in the large dog agility competition. Tack and Rhonda Koeske of The Villages, FL, placed third in the small dog agility competition. The event took place July 11-12 in Boston, MA, and is a preliminary event for the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge finals that are […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-canine-partners-win-at-purina-incredible-dog-challenge/
| July 22, 2015
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Top Breeds in Major U.S. Cities
Atlanta's top 5 most popular breeds for 2013 "In keeping with the national trend, Atlanta loves its big dogs," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Lovable large breeds clearly dominate the city's top five." Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog Boxer Cavalier King Charles Spaniel * Registration data pulled from Atlanta zip codes as […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/top-breeds-in-major-us-cities/
| December 19, 2014
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History of the American Kennel Club
Our Beginnings On September 17, 1884, a group of twelve dedicated sportsmen, responding to a "meeting call" from Messrs. J. M. Taylor and Elliot Smith, met in the rooms of the Philadelphia Kennel Club in that city. Each member of the group was a representative or "delegate" from a dog club that had, in the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/history/
| December 19, 2014
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Press Releases
Winifred Stout Named AKC Breeder of the Year
Breeders Honored at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Winifred Stout of Foster, Rhode Island was presented with the 2013 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Quissex Smooth Fox Terriers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 15, 2013. The annual award recognizes the hard work and commitment of breeders dedicated to improving the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winifred-stout-named-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 15, 2013
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Lee Arnold, Carl C. Ashby, III, Alan Kalter, and Dr. Robert D. Smith Elected -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 10, 2009. Four new Directors have been elected: Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States Kerry Blue […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-4/
| March 10, 2009