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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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Debbie Butt Named 2010 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Debbie Butt of Toms Brook, Virginia was honored with the 2010 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Sporting Fields Whippets at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/debbie-butt-named-2010-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 14, 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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AKC Awards Colorado Fed. of Dog Clubs w/ Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legis
The American Kennel Club is proud to announce the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs has been awarded the Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. Named for the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, the “Bebout” award recognizes those federations and owner/breeder organizations that have been actively involved in educating legislators […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-awards-colorado-federation-of-dog-clubs-with-walter-bebout-memoria/
| January 12, 2012
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American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
Beagles Have Their Year! Curious and Comedic Breed Overtakes Yorkies to Place Third on Most-Popular List; Lovable Labs Hold Top Spot for 21 Years While Rottweiler Moves Into the Top 10 Look out Lab, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) has announced that the Beagle has overtaken the beloved Yorkshire Terrier to become the third […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-in-the-us-1/
| February 28, 2012
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American Kennel Club Welcomes a New Terrier to the Family
The Russell Terrier Gains Full AKC Recognition While Three Other Breeds Move into the Miscellaneous Class The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) expanded its litter of registered breeds on June 27 to welcome the Russell Terrier to the Terrier Group, growing AKC’s family to 175 breeds. Also moving up the ranks to the Miscellaneous class […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-welcomes-a-new-terrier-to-the-family/
| June 27, 2012
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Group Honorees Named for the 2012 American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
"AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Fla. The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2012 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-2012-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the/
| July 11, 2012
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Highlights from the July 9-10, 2012 Meeting
Highlights from the July 2012 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meeting, which are posted on the AKC website, within one week of the meeting. James Stevens, AKC’s Chief Financial Officer […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-july-9-10-2012-meeting/
| July 13, 2012
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More Than 15,500 Chances for Dogs to Win in Orlando!
Dogs from All 50 States and More Than 50 Countries Vie for $225,000 in Cash and Prizes AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Broadcast on ABC Television Network - Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 Thousands of dogs will compete over five days in a variety of world-class dog sporting competitions on December 12-16, 2012 in Orlando, Florida […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/more-than-15500-chances-for-dogs-to-win-in-orlando/
| November 30, 2012
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James W. Smith Named 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship James W. Smith of North Collins, NY was honored with the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for his Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 16, 2012. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/james-w-smith-named-2012-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 16, 2012