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AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-for-its-15th-year-host-an-event/
| June 28, 2017
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Do You Know a Canine Hero? Nominate a Dog For an AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are now open and winners will be announced in fall 2017. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/do-you-know-a-canine-hero-nominate-a-dog-for-an-akc-humane-fund-award-for-canine-excellence-2/
| June 19, 2017
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The American Kennel Club and the AKC Museum of the Dog Announce Move to 101 Park Avenue
-Historic organizations to reside in Kalikow Building- The headquarters of the AKC will reside on a newly designed fifth floor of the Kalikow building. The floor will house approximately 100 people. “We are very excited to move both our headquarters and the museum into the Kalikow building,” said Ron Menaker, Chairman of the AKC. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-and-the-akc-museum-of-the-dog-announce-move-to-101-park-avenue/
| August 10, 2017
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The American Kennel Club Announces Puppy of Achievement Certificate Pilot Program
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the start of its new conformation Puppy of Achievement (POA) certificate program. The program is designed to create incremental steps of success for those participating in conformation with their puppies. POA points will be earned […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-puppy-of-achievement-certificate-pilot-program/
| July 31, 2017
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The AKC And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors
The American Kennel Club And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-and-royal-canin-announce-inaugural-national-all-breed-stakes-for-puppies-and-juniors/
| July 12, 2017
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Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September
Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September --Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 15th Year--
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrate-akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-in-raleigh-this-september/
| August 29, 2017
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The American Kennel Club Names 2017 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award are truly committed to excellence, consistency, breed standard and type,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “They […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-names-2017-breeder-of-the-year-group-honorees/
| September 28, 2017
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AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 16th and 17th. The all-day event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-tickets-on-sale/
| October 17, 2017
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Winners Announced In Kids Corner Art Contest
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Kids’ Corner Art Contest from the second round of judging. This year’s art contest theme was responsible dog ownership. The winners included: Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Cindy of Little Fish Art Studio for her piece titled “My puppy Angel,” drawn with colored […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-announced-in-kids-corner-art-contest/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Reunite and The Theriogenology Foundation Join Forces to Solve U.S. Detection Dog Shortage
AKC Reunite and The Theriogenology Foundation Join Forces to Solve U.S. Detection Dog Shortage Organizations Help Launch the Working Dog Project at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to Improve Breeding of Military and Service Dogs The need for explosive detection dogs and assistance dogs has never been greater. Unfortunately, only half of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-reunite-and-the-theriogenology-foundation-join-forces-to-solve-u-s-detection-dog-shortage/
| November 14, 2017