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AKC Enters Licensing Agreement with 4kids Entertainment
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has signed a three-year agreement with 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) to serve as the organization's exclusive licensing representative in all categories of children's toys and quick-service (or fast food) restaurant promotions. 4Kids Entertainment represents such well-known brands as Pokemon, Cabbage Patch Kids, Nintendo and Yu-Gi-Oh! 4Kids also provides […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-enters-licensing-agreement-with-4kids-entertainment/
| January 8, 2003
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AKC Announces Recipients of 2003 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The recipients of the AKC 2003 Lifetime Achievement Awards were announced at the December 10 Delegates meeting in Orlando, FL. The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC member clubs for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-2003-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| January 31, 2003
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Labrador Retriever Holds Position as Most Popular Dog Breed in America
--AKC Releases Registration Statistics for 2002-- For the 13th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 as any other breed. Golden Retrievers were a distant second, with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-position-as-most-popular-dog-breed-in-america/
| January 31, 2003
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Preventing Periodontal Disease in Dogs
February is National Pet Dental Health Month Many dogs as young as age 3 already show some form of oral disease such as tooth decay or bleeding gums. If left untreated, bacteria from the teeth and gums can spread through the bloodstream to the heart, liver and kidneys causing serious health problems. Look for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/prevent-periodontal-disease-in-your-dog/
| February 3, 2003
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David Merriam Wins 2003 Skarda Award
The Honorable David C. Merriam will receive the 9th annual Skarda award at the Pedigree banquet tomorrow night, February 8th, in the Grand Ballroom of New Yorks famed Plaza Hotel. Making the presentation, at the black tie affair that honors the years top dog in each breed, will be Merriams nominator, longtime friend and editor […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/david-merriam-wins-2003-skarda-award/
| February 7, 2003
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Website Offers Enhanced Resources For Training and Classes
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce enhanced features for pet owners. Visitors to the web site can now easily find an AKC club that holds classes in their area as well as other information on training their puppy or adult dog. Located on the home page under the drop down menu "Life […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/website-offers-enhanced-resources-for-training-and-classes/
| February 13, 2003
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Will Move to Raleigh
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) have agreed to relocate the seven-year-old AKC Canine Health Foundation to Raleigh, North Carolina with the Foundation offices to be located in the American Kennel Club building. "This is a major step forward and the American Kennel Club is pleased […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-canine-health-foundation-will-move-to-raleigh/
| February 21, 2003
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AKC Launches Family Dog Magazine
AKC Family Dog, a new consumer lifestyle magazine with a focus on the purebred pet dog, makes its debut with the Spring 2003 issue. This premier issue of the new quarterly magazine from The American Kennel Club is a special "Puppies Edition," focusing on topics that help new or prospective dog owners welcome their young […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-family-dog-magazine/
| February 10, 2003
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The AKC Judging Approval Procedure: Request for Comments
The Board of Directors is considering some changes to the procedures and policies for approval of judges. It requests your comments on them. Your written comments should be addressed to: Mr. James P. Crowley Executive Secretary American Kennel Club 260 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016. All comments must be received by Mr. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-judging-approval-procedure-request-for-comments/
| February 28, 2003
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Leash Your Dog!
If you love your dog, leash your dog! Give yourself peace of mind. Protect your dog by using a leash in public! On a leash your dog can't run into the path of a moving car. A leash keeps your dog close so you can see what he may sniff or pick up in his […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/leash-your-dog/
| March 3, 2003