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Group Honorees Named for the 2012 American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
"AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Fla. The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2012 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-2012-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the/
| July 11, 2012
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Group Honorees Named for the 2013 American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
In an ongoing campaign to recognize the hard work and commitment of breeders dedicated to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2013 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. “The AKC Breeder of the Year Award celebrates several of AKC’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-2013-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the/
| September 3, 2013
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Congress Passes Farm Bill
Improvements Made to the Animal Welfare Act New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) applauds the US Senate today for passing a new five-year farm bill that addresses AKC concerns regarding recent regulatory changes to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regarding the redefinition of retail pet stores and licensing exemptions. The House […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/congress-passes-farm-bill/
| February 4, 2014
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AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 Elected
James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-of-directors-class-of-2018-elected/
| March 11, 2014
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Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher Hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher have been hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives. Wilson will join the staff May 5, 2014 in the Denver, Colorado area, while Fisher will join the staff on June 2, 2014, working out of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/diana-wilson-and-guy-fisher-hired-as-akc-executive-field-representativ/
| April 15, 2014
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AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter Shares AKC’s Future Direction In Dog News Q&A
New York, NY – A Q&A between AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter and Dog News’ Matthew H. Stander originally appeared in the April 11, 2014 issue of Dog News. The contents of the interview about the future direction of the AKC are reprinted here with permission of the publisher. What steps do […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-chairman-of-the-board-alan-kalter-shares-akcs-future-direction-in/
| April 23, 2014
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Rebecca Ann Gerevics Receives 2014 AKC/AVMF Veterinary Scholarship
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Rebecca Ann Gerevics, a second-year student at the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, is the recipient of the 2014 AKC/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Scholarship. First offered in 2009, this $5,000 scholarship is designed to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/rebecca-ann-gerevics-receives-2014-akc-avmf-veterinary-scholarship/
| August 5, 2014
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2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award Group Honorees Named
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award group recipients, recognizing seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups that are dedicated to excellence and the advancement of the purebred dog. “Breeders are the heartbeat of the American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2014-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award-group-honorees-named/
| August 19, 2014
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Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno Named 2014 AKC Breeders of the Year
– Breeders Honored at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – New York, NY — Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno were presented with the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for their Alisaton Doberman Pinschers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/boty-2014-dec/
| December 15, 2014
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AKC Continues Commitment to Breeder Education With Bred With H.E.A.R.T.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs with the launch of its new program Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition) Modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program, Bred with H.E.A.R.T. is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/breeder-education-bred-with-heart/
| July 22, 2015