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AKC Patriotic Puppy Program
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its AKC Patriotic Puppy Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising candidates for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the much-needed role of explosives detection dogs. As the number of […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/
| February 12, 2019
Press Releases
2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Participants Sought for AKC Pilot Detection Puppy Rearing Program
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its Pilot Detection Puppy Rearing Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising dogs that will have the potential to be trained for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/participants-sought-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/
| January 9, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Recipients of 2018 Junior Versatility Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Junior Versatility Awards. As a result of generous donations to the AKC® Humane Fund by Carolyn and Gary Koch and the Triangle Judges Group, the AKC awarded five scholarships at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2018-junior-versatility-awards/
| January 3, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Whippet “Lizzie” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
The only thing better than 1,300 dogs? 1,300 puppies. Nearly 1,300 puppies and junior dogs ages six months to 18 months competed for AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year on Friday, December 14. Only one came out on top. Aperture I Think I'M Going To Like It Here, a Whippet known as “Lizzie," was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/whippet-lizzie-wins-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 15, 2018
Press Releases
Whippet “Lizzie” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
Orlando, FL (Dec. 14, 2018) – Aperture I Think I'M Going To Like It Here, a Whippet known as “Lizzie” triumphed over almost 1,300 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/whippet-lizzie-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 15, 2018
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2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2019-2/
| November 13, 2018
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2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, will remain on permanent display […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2015-2/
| November 13, 2018
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Friends of GWP National Events Surprises Officer and K9 Officer
Event: German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America National Specialty 2018 Date: Saturday, Sept 29, 2018 Location: Washington Fairgrounds, Washington, Pennsylvania A surprise donation to Officer Matthew Karlowsky and K9 Officer Tony of the City of Washington Police Department was provided by the Friends of GWP National Events. Full body bite suit from Hallmark Canine 10 […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/officer-matthew-karlowsky-k9-officer-tony/
| October 9, 2018
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Advanced Recognition Breeders of Merit
The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of 7/15/24, last updated 7/17/24) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/advanced-recognition-breeders-merit/
| September 25, 2018