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Press Releases
AKC Director of Judging Operations Peter Gaeta Retires
The American Kennel Club® announced today that Director of Judging Operations, Peter Gaeta will retire on March 2, 2009. Gaeta joined AKC in 1999 as an Executive Field Representative in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. In July 2005 he was promoted to Director of Judging Operations and began working in the Raleigh AKC Operations Center. "Peter’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-director-of-judging-operations-peter-gaeta-retires/
| February 26, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Indiana Breeders’ Restrictions Bill Passes House of Representatives
The Indiana House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1468, which imposes limits on dog ownership and labels anyone who sells five dogs a year a "pet dealer". This bill is being advertised as a solution to "puppy mills" in the state. The AKC agrees that kennels with deplorable conditions must never be tolerated; however, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-indiana-breeders-restrictions-bill-passes-house-of-representati/
| February 24, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATED: Hearing Set for IL Breeder Licensing Bill
HB 198 was pulled from the agenda on February 10th, but is now scheduled for a hearing on February 19th at 2pm. The AKC Government Relations department will provide an update after the hearing on our website and will have an alert available at our booth at the International Kennel Club show. Illinois Alert! […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-hearing-set-for-il-breeder-licensing-bill/
| February 15, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Congratulates Westminster Best in Show Winner Stump
The Sussex Spaniel is a True Original: Among the First AKC Registered Breeds in History "Stump" and owner-handler Scott Sommer won Best in Show at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Show. The American Kennel Club®, a non-profit organization whose rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year including the famed Westminster Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-congratulates-westminster-best-in-show-winner-stu/
| February 11, 2009
Chairman's Reports
February 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- New AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program -- The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program debuted in 1989, with 1,392 dogs taking the CGC test. Today, nearly 40,000 purebred and mixed breed dogs per year participate in all 50 states. To date, we have enrolled more than 9,000 official CGC evaluators in communities across the country to […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-02/
| February 6, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Teams up with Activ8 to Seek Sponsorship Opportunities
The AKC® announced today that it has arranged for Activ8 Marketing, LLC., a full service media and sponsorship representation company, to identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities on its behalf. They will be working to match sponsors with AKC’s numerous mission-driven programs such as AKC Meet the Breeds®, AKC Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-teams-up-with-activ8-to-seek-sponsorship-opportun/
| January 26, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog Breeds With the Longest Ears
There's many reasons to love a long-eared dog breed, but how many are there? We've rounded up the dog breeds known for their long ears.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/long-eared-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Does the AKC Like Mixed Breeds?
A common question we hear from dog lovers is "Does the AKC like mixed breeds?" The AKC stands for the love of all things dog, including mixed breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/does-the-akc-like-mixed-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a Lab Owner Would Understand
With their active, friendly, and outgoing personality, it's no wonder Labrador Retrievers have been the AKC's most popular breed for 26 years in a row. The Lab is gentle, intelligent, and easy to train. They are excellent guide dogs, loyal members of search-and-rescue teams, and faithful K-9 owners. They're also perfect family pets and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-only-a-lab-owner-would-understand/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Where Does the Dog Name Fido Come From?
There’s no more clichéd name for a dog than Fido. In fact, it’s so overworked that people no longer name their dogs Fido. You’ll find the name nowhere on those Most Popular Dog Name Lists that crowd the Internet. When the word Fido is used today it’s usually as a slang reference to any dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/where-does-the-dog-name-fido-come-from/
| January 1, 2009