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Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year
Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year - French Bulldog Leaps into Top Five, Knocking Out the Beagle - New York, NY – The Labrador Retriever continues to break records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today that the loveable Lab once again is the number one […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-pack-popular-27th-year/
| March 28, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Michel Berner of Mira Vizslas
Michel Berner, owner of Mira Vizslas, near Fairchild, Wis., moved from Milwaukee to the Eau Claire area a little more than 10 years ago. She is active regionally and nationally and has donated hundreds of hours to various Vizsla clubs, doing everything including serving as an officer and a director, judging hunt tests, editing newsletters, creating web […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-michel-berner/
| February 27, 2018
Press Releases
OLN Sets 2003 Schedule of AKC Performance Events
The Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will be airing six American Kennel Club performance events in January and February of 2003. These events are sanctioned by the AKC and demonstrate the natural ability of dogs in the field. AKC performance events demonstrate what purebred dogs were bred to do more than any other activity, commented […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/oln-sets-2003-schedule-of-akc-performance-events/
| January 8, 2003
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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
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Official Drawing for AKC National Tracking Invitational
The official drawing of Champion Trackers that will exhibit in the first AKC National Tracking Invitational took place Thursday, July 24th at the American Kennel Club office in Raleigh, NC. President and CEO, Alfred Cheaure along with Senior Vice President and COO, Dennis Sprung pulled little "tracking feet" from a paper gift bag to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/official-drawing-for-akc-national-tracking-invitational/
| July 29, 2003
Press Releases
Recognizing Contributors
Many of the donations to the CA wildfires relief efforts have been made possible by the AKC-CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund. The permanent charitable fund has among its goals to provide resources, support and other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animals orphaned or displaced as […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/recognizing-contributors/
| November 17, 2003
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AKC Welcomes 2004 Summer Interns
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to welcome the ten students who have been chosen to participate in the AKC Internship Program. The program--open to college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs--is designed to further their professional development as well as help the AKC identify potential employees with experience in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2004-summer-interns/
| June 11, 2004
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AKC Announces Nominees of 2005 Lifetime Achievement Awards
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were established in 1998 to honor our Fancy’s best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national level. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-nominees-of-2005-lifetime-achievment-awards/
| August 16, 2004
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AKC Announces Recipients of 2005 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients are selected by votes cast by AKC member clubs for nominees in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events, and Performance. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-2005-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| October 27, 2004
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John Rabidou Appointed Director of Performance Events
AKC® Chief Operating Officer John Lyons today announced the appointment of John Rabidou to the position of Director of Performance Events. Rabidou received the AKC Lifetime Achievement Award for performance in 2004. He has been involved in the sport for more than 40 years, primarily distinguishing himself with German Shorthaired Pointers. John Rabidou replaces […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/john-rabidou-appointed-director-of-performance-events/
| June 28, 2005