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American Kennel Club Board of Directors Mourns the Loss of Dr. Asa Mays
– A True Gentleman in the Sport of Purebred Dogs – New York, NY — The American Kennel Club's Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the loss of their associate Asa Mays, DVM. "The sport of purebred dogs lost a highly respected life-long fancier, esteemed judge and three-term AKC Board member with his passing," […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-board-of-directors-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-asa-mays/
| August 12, 2005
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Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack According to AKC’s 2005 Registration Statistics
-- Tiny Terrier Poised to Overtake the Great Golden Retriever as Second Most Popular Dog in U.S.-- New York, NY — For the 15th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to AKC® registration figures released today. The Golden Retriever held onto the number two spot and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-the-pack-according-to-akcs-2005-registration/
| January 11, 2006
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AKC Hires New Director of Inspections and Investigations
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the hiring of William H. Deily, Jr. as the Director of Inspections and Investigations. Deily, who replaces the recently retired Steve Robinson, has joined the staff in Raleigh, NC. Deily has extensive background in both the sport of purebred dogs and law enforcement. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-hires-new-director-of-inspections-and-investigations/
| July 31, 2006
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Yorkies Have Their Year! Tiny Toy Overtakes Venerable Favorites — Golden Retriever And German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever Continues to Reign Supreme - New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Yorkshire Terrier, fondly called the “Yorkie” by millions of enthusiasts, has overtaken the beloved Golden Retriever and the iconic German Shepherd Dog to become the second most popular purebred dog in America according to AKC® […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/yorkies-have-their-year-tiny-toy-overtakes-venerable-favorites-golden/
| January 15, 2007
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Highlights from the March 2007 Delegates Meeting
New York, NY - Highlights from the March 13, 2007 meeting of the AKC Delegates are as follows: At the re-convened Board Meeting held after the Delegate Meeting, Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman and David C. Merriam Vice-Chairman of the AKC Board of Directors. The Delegates elected Dr. Patricia Haines, Mrs. Patti Strand, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-march-2007-delegates-meeting/
| March 16, 2007
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Bulldog Muscles Its Way Into AKC’s List Of Top 10 Most Popular Dogs In America
Bulldog Makes the List for First Time in Nearly 75 Years; Labrador Retriever Continues to Fetch Top Spot AKC Appears on NBC Today Show to Announce 2007 Registration Statistics - New York, NY – Today the American Kennel Club® announced that the Bulldog, a popular sports team mascot and one of the most recognizable and iconic […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bulldog-muscles-its-way-into-akcs-list-of-top-10-most-popular-dogs-in/
| January 16, 2008
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American Kennel Club Honors Lexington Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lexington Kennel Club (LKC) has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its generous support of many local dog organizations via donations of time, money and supplies. The LKC received one of three awards for the first quarter of 2008- Delaware County […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lexington-kennel-club-with-a-community-ach/
| May 7, 2008
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AKC and AKC CAR Disaster Relief Donation to Aid Iowa Agencies in Wake of Flooding
$20,000 Donation to Animal Control That Helped Displaced Animals NEW YORK, NY – The American Kennel Club® and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) are pleased to announce that the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund has donated $10,000 to the Kirkwood Foundation for the Friends of the Animal Shelter Fund, the non-profit group […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-akc-car-disaster-relief-donation-to-aid-iowa-agencies-in-wake/
| July 25, 2008
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American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast with Dr. Claudia Orlandi
RALEIGH, NC – The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week on Genome Barks we are pleased to welcome Dr. Claudia Orlandi, author of the ABC's of Dog Breeding Home Study Program. Dr. Orlandi's belief that anyone can […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-5/
| September 11, 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