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Kristi Martinez Promoted to Assistant Vice President of the Internal Consulting Group
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristi Martinez (formerly Munchel) from Director to Assistant Vice President (AVP) of the Internal Consulting Group, effective immediately. AKC's Internal Consulting Group provides business consulting services to AKC divisions; identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, increase customer service and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/kristi-martinez-promoted-to-assistant-vice-president-of-the-internal-c/
| August 22, 2008
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Americans Elect Poodle as Obama’s Top Dog
Now that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has chosen his vice president, it's time for him to concentrate on another important selection: family dog. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) announced today that the public has elected a Poodle as their breed of choice for the Obama family. The AKC launched its poll to find a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/americans-elect-poodle-as-obamas-top-dog/
| August 28, 2008
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Release of Beverly Hills Chihuahua Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners not to get Starstruck
-- Dog Experts Say "Put Your Pet in a Leading Role:" Research Breeds and Find a Responsible Breeder -- With the release of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-beverly-hills-chihuahua-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog/
| September 24, 2008
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American Kennel Club, Twentieth Century Fox and John Grogan Promote Responsible Dog Ownership With Marley & Me
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club®, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and John Grogan, announced today the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign tied to the upcoming film Marley & Me. The campaign can be viewed at www.akc.org/marley and features 60-, 30- and 15-second television spots and a print […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-twentieth-century-fox-and-john-grogan-promote-res/
| November 12, 2008
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AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores
A canine star of the film shows off his mallard toy The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and is committed to advancing canine health and well-being, today announced an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to produce a co-branded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-marley-me-pet-products-to-be-sold-exclusively-at-wal-mart-stores/
| November 12, 2008
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AKC Announces New AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
The American Kennel Club® announced today that it is rolling out a new training program geared towards puppies and their owners. The AKC S.T.A.R.® Puppy Program will reward responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies. The program is a natural pre-curser to the AKC Canine Good Citizen® Test. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-akc-star-puppy-program/
| November 25, 2008
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Over 2,300 Top Dogs Compete for Top Honors at the Eighth Annual AENC
Eukanuba World Challenge Brings Dogs From Around the Globe; Canine Competitors in Agility and Obedience Also Descend on Long Beach, CA December 13 & 14 The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba announced today that 2,312 dogs will compete for a total of $225,000 in cash prizes at the Eighth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/over-2300-top-dogs-from-50-states-and-52-countries-compete-for-225000/
| November 19, 2008
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AKC Offers Advice On Naming Biden’s German Shepherd Pup
New York, NY- With the Biden family pondering over what to name their new German Shepherd pup, the American Kennel Club is offering up a list of most popular dog names in the U.S.A. AKC's recent survey of 2007 registration statistics showed that "Lady" and "Bear" topped the list for females and males respectively. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-offers-advice-on-naming-bidens-german-shepherd-pup/
| December 14, 2008
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Bayer® Healthcare Animal Health’s K9 ADVANTIX® Named Official Sponsor of AKC Veterinary Outreach, AKC Online Breeder Classifieds
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club® announced today that BAYER's K9 Advantix, the topical solution that repels and kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and repels biting flies and kills lice , will sponsor the AKC® Veterinary Outreach and AKC Veterinary Network programs as well as the AKC Online Breeder Classifieds (OBC). The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bayerr-healthcare-animal-healths-k9-advantixr-named-official-sponsor-o/
| June 5, 2009
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Breed Club Specialties at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Mark AKC Milestone
In celebration of the American Kennel Club’s 125th Anniversary, the ninth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship becomes a regular AKC conformation event. The AKC will waive the invitational format allowing all exhibitors to enter. In addition the show will offer all regular classes and the potential for dogs to earn an AKC Championship title at this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/breed-club-specialties-at-akc-eukanuba-national-championship-mark-akc/
| June 15, 2009