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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Training for the Canine Good Citizen Test
A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-for-the-canine-good-citizen-test/
| August 24, 2016
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Sports & Events
Junior Report – Annika Dechert
I have never lived without a dog – actually multiple dogs - until I moved away to college. The last two years have made it very clear to me that once I’m finished with college, I never want to be outside of the dog circle. As a geology major, executive board member of the Geology […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-annika-dechert/
| June 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Jerry Klein Reveals Why He Got Into the Field
Today, April 28, marks World Veterinary Day. It honors the work performed by veterinarians all over the world and gives us the perfect opportunity to speak with Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the AKC, about some of his experiences over his more than 35 years of practice. AKC: What made you want to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/world-veterinary-day-dr-jerry-klein/
| April 28, 2018
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Approves Two New Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club has announced that as of January 1, 2003 two new breeds - the Toy Fox Terrier and the German Pinscher - have been granted regular status as AKC-recognized breeds and are eligible for competition in the Toy and the Working Groups, respectively. The Toy Fox Terrier The Toy Fox Terrier […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-approves-two-new-dog-breeds/
| January 6, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of 2003 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The recipients of the AKC 2003 Lifetime Achievement Awards were announced at the December 10 Delegates meeting in Orlando, FL. The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC member clubs for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-2003-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| January 31, 2003
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Holds Position as Most Popular Dog Breed in America
--AKC Releases Registration Statistics for 2002-- For the 13th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 as any other breed. Golden Retrievers were a distant second, with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-position-as-most-popular-dog-breed-in-america/
| January 31, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
At the AKC Delegate Meeting on March 11, Dr. Patricia H. Haines was elected to the AKC Board of Directors, Class of 2007, and Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia and Mrs. Patti L. Strand were re-elected. Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman of the Board and David C. Merriam was re-elected Vice-Chairman. Dr. Patricia […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results/
| March 17, 2003
Press Releases
Irish Dog Breeds Celebrated In Spirit Of St. Patrick’s Day
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th, 2003 the American Kennel Club celebrates seven purebred dogs of Irish heritage. Additional information including the full breed standards, links to Parent Club web sites and video clips of each breed, is available on this site. The Glen of Imaal Terrier - "There is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/irish-dog-breeds-celebrated-in-spirit-of-st-patricks-day/
| March 13, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Celebrates All-American Breeds
Just like our immigrant ancestors, most of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries and came to the United States later on. However, 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 - […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-all-american-breeds/
| June 18, 2003
Press Releases
New Performance Field Representatives
The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the addition of two new Senior Executive Field Representatives for the Performance Events, At-Large Division: Robert A. Mason, Senior Executive Field Representative, Performance Events At-Large. Robert started showing dogs in 1958. In the last 45 years he and his wife Shari have owned Afghan Hounds, Greyhounds, Whippets […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-performance-field-representatives/
| August 6, 2003