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![Catahoula leopard dog Piglet and her owner Lori Wells](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Piglet-and-Lori-Wells-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
From Her Searching to Her Smiles, Piglet Is Right at Home Everywhere
Lori Wells, of Lancaster, Calif., and her search-and-rescue partner, Piglet, take a break during a deployment in the Las Vegas area. This is the second of a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners. There is nothing about the name "Piglet" or "Catahoula Leopard Dog" that would suggest an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/searching-to-smiles-piglet-everywhere/
| November 1, 2017
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Rules, Regulations & Policies
Below Are Links To The AKC Rules And Regulations That Are Available. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Board Policy Manual"] AKC Board Policy Manual [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="Clubs"] Charter and Bylaws of the AKC (PDF) Const and Bylaws: All-Breed; Specialty (PDF) Const and Bylaws: Performance Clubs (PDF) Formation of Dog Clubs (PDF) Working it Out -- AKC® Guidelines for Resolving Dog Club Issues […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/
| October 31, 2017
Press Releases
Winners Announced In Kids Corner Art Contest
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Kids’ Corner Art Contest from the second round of judging. This year’s art contest theme was responsible dog ownership. The winners included: Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Cindy of Little Fish Art Studio for her piece titled “My puppy Angel,” drawn with colored […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-announced-in-kids-corner-art-contest/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
National Specialty Toolkit
Traditional Media Ways to Increase the Chance of Coverage for Your National Specialty Encouraging local media to cover your National Specialty is a great way to promote your breed and educate potential owners about the type of lifestyle that is suitable for your breed. Aside from inviting the local news station or newspaper reporters to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/national-specialty-toolkit/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
All Seminars By Date
March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/clubs/seminars/seminars.cfm?page=3
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Club Media Templates and Ideas for Publicity
Here are some sample press releases, media alerts, pitch letters and additional materials your club can use as a template to let the media know what exciting work your club is doing and what your members are involved within the sport of purebred dogs. Please review the resources on this page for more ideas and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/club-media-templates-and-ideas-for-publicity/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
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
Clubs & Delegates
Parent Club Breed Flyer Program
Attention Parent Clubs: Reach Your Newest Puppy Owners! Public Education begins with people understanding their breed's needs. Help get the newest owners of your breed off to a good start by taking advantage of one of the AKC's programs -- a service that distributes flyers written by national breed clubs along with each AKC registration […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/resources/breed-flyers/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Delegate Portal
Delegate Handbook Meeting Information and Dates Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes Delegate Meeting Dates Delegate Meeting Information Delegate Meeting Mailings Delegate Meeting Transcripts Delegate Zoom Meetings Additional Meeting Resources Committee Proposal Requesting AKC Actions Delegate Committee Annual Reports Delegate Committee Meeting Rotation Delegate Committee Meeting Schedule Notice September 2021 Delegate Standing Committees Presentations to the Delegate […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/delegates/delegates-portal/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Facts and Stats: Seniors
Finding a Friend in Fido: Tips for Considering a Dog A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society demonstrated that independently-living seniors with pets tend to have better physical health and mental well being than those who don't. But for many seniors, the fear of not being able to provide the proper […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/seniors/
| October 26, 2017