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Winners Crowned in AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships, sponsored by Purina and Tri-Tronics. The event was held April 28 - May 6 at the Red Rock Field Trial grounds north of Reno, Nev. This was the 15th running of this event, which has become the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-in-akc-pointing-breed-gun-dog-championships/
| May 14, 2008
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Winners Crowned in AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships
History Made With Same Dog Winning Both Stakes For the first time in the history of the event, one dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer FC Slicks Cuttin Wild, won both the Retrieving Championship and the Non-Retrieving Championship stakes in the 17th annual American Kennel Club® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship, sponsored by Purina and Tri-Tronics. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-in-akc-pointing-breed-gun-dog-championships-1/
| May 19, 2010
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American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers' Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut Old money, steady habits and home to one of the oldest institutions in the country. Connecticut is associated with many things, both good and bad. The state has an official insect (the European Mantis), hero (Nathan Hale), and even […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-uncover-the-inner-do-2/
| September 13, 2010
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American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Uncover the Inner Dog & Cat of Connecticut
Old money, steady habits and home to one of the oldest institutions in the country. Connecticut is associated with many things, both good and bad. The state has an official insect (the European Mantis), hero (Nathan Hale), and even a state troubadour (Pierce Campbell) but when it comes to man’s best friend and feline, Connecticut […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-uncover-the-inner-do/
| September 30, 2010
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Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba Nationa
Record-Breaking Entry of 3,233 Top Competitors Will Participate At Tenth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dogs from 49 States and More Than 40 Countries Compete for Over $225,000 in Prize Money and Prestigious Wins Event Broadcast airs on ABC Network Television Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 NEW YORK, NY – Nearly 2,500 dogs will compete for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/record-breaking-entry-of-3233-top-competitors-will-participate-at-tent/
| November 10, 2010
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Winner Crowned in AKC® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship
Pointer FC Old School Attitude prevailed at the recent American Kennel Club® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship, defeating the largest number of AKC Pointing Breed Field Champions ever assembled for a single event. “Bella,” handled by Greg Dixon of Wisconsin and owned by Justin Martin from Minnesota, was crowned at the historic Ames Plantation near […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winner-crowned-in-akcr-pointing-breed-gun-dog-championship/
| March 15, 2012
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Michael Szabo Hired as Executive Field Representative
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Michael Szabo has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Michael will join the staff on October 1, 2012 and will relocate to the Chicago area and he will cover shows in the Midwest. “Michael brings a broad background as a breeder, valuable expertise […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/michael-szabo-hired-as-executive-field-representative/
| August 29, 2012
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The American Kennel Club Awards the 2013 Junior Scholarships
New York, NY – Nineteen outstanding students from 14 states have been awarded American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Junior Scholarships for 2013. The scholarships – ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 – are offered annually to high school, college and graduate school students. “This year’s scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academics, their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-awards-the-2013-junior-scholarships/
| April 25, 2013
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AKC Community Helps Secure New K-9 Officer for Newtown
AKC Community Donates $14,250 to Secure Newtown's New K-9 Officer 'Saint Michael' New German Shepherd Dog Sworn In At 'Baro' Tribute Ceremony Newtown, CT — Newtown’s newest K-9 Officer ‘Saint Michael’, a two-year-old German Shepherd Dog, was sworn in today during a ceremony to pay tribute to the Newtown Police Department’s recently deceased […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-community-helps-secure-new-k-9-officer-for-newtown/
| September 19, 2013
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AKC Pet Disaster Relief Rolls Out Help For Pets Across The Country
Raleigh, NC — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a program dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe during storms, fires and other natural or civil disasters, presented its first-ever trailer to emergency officials from North Carolina’s Pamlico County. The trailer was presented to Chris Murray of Pamlico County Emergency Management during a ceremony held at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-pet-disaster-relief-rolls-out-help-for-pets-across-the-country/
| October 30, 2013