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Chairman's Reports
December 2006 Chairman’s Report
The recently completed sixth AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was a wonderful way to close our year by showcasing the best of the American Kennel Club, both for the dog fancy and the general public. We hosted nearly 3,000 dogs for the weekend’s three events. All 165 AKC breeds and varieties, all 50 states and 16 countries […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-12/
| December 12, 2006
Chairman's Reports
October 2006 Chairman’s Report
Despite our patriotic name, the American Kennel Club® is a world-class organization with an international presence. Earlier this month, the AKC/USA World Agility Team put in a stellar performance in Basel, Switzerland at the 11th FCI World Agility Championships. Sending Americans and their globe-trotting dogs to world competitions represents just one way in which we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-10/
| October 11, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Breed-Specific Proposals to be Heard at Mississippi City Councils Tomorrow
The Tupelo City Council and the Baldwyn Board of Aldermen will meet tomorrow, Tuesday October 3rd to discuss possible breed bans. The Mississippi Canine Coalition is organizing fanciers and concerned dog owners to oppose these proposals. For further information on how you can help, please contact the Mississippi Canine Coalition directly at 4aussie@bellsouth.net. Mississippi has […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breed-specific-proposals-to-be-heard-at-mississippi-city-councils-tomo/
| October 2, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY -- The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2007 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented to the winners by AKC President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, at the December 5, 2006 Delegates Meeting in Long Beach, California, held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2007-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| September 29, 2006
Press Releases
Congress Passes AKC-Supported Version of ‘PETS’ Bill
--Bill Addresses Challenges Faced By Pet Owners During Disasters-- New York, NY — This week, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent the “Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006,” known as “PETS.” PETS addresses the problems experienced by pet owners before, during and after the 2005 hurricane season. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/congress-passes-akc-supported-version-of-pets-bill/
| September 28, 2006
Chairman's Reports
September 2006 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club offers a variety of educational resources promoting responsible dog ownership. Whether you are a long-time breeder or just getting started in the sport we encourage you to take advantage of our informational offerings. For a comprehensive educational experience, try one of the AKC/Canine Health Foundation Breeders Symposiums. Last month in Branson, […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-09/
| September 26, 2006
Chairman's Reports
September Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club offers a variety of educational resources promoting responsible dog ownership. Whether you are a long-time breeder or just getting started in the sport we encourage you to take advantage of our informational offerings. For a comprehensive educational experience, try one of the AKC/Canine Health Foundation Breeders Symposiums. Last month in […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-09-2/
| September 12, 2006
Legislative Alerts
AKC and AKC CAR Make Recommendations to USDA on Microchip Identification of Pets
The AKC and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) filed comments on September 6, 2006 with the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on the establishment of federal regulations for the microchip identification of animals covered by the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The comment letter was filed in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-and-akc-car-make-recommendations-to-usda-on-microchip-identificati/
| September 8, 2006
Press Releases
AKC and Hartz Announce Winners of Veterinary Technician Scholarship
-- Thirty-one Veterinary Technician Students Awarded Various Scholarships Totaling $37,000 -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) and The Hartz Mountain Corporation, along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC/Hartz Veterinary Technician Scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to 31 students from 26 U.S. accredited […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-hartz-announce-winners-of-veterinary-technician-scholarship/
| August 29, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Celebrates 59th World Coonhound Nite Hunt and Bench Show Championships
The American Kennel Club® has announced that the 2006 AKC® World Coonhound Nite Hunt and Bench Show Championships will be held September 25 through 30 at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds in Warsaw, Ind. The Sportsmen and Farmers Conservation Club of Silver Lake, Ind. will serve as the host for this prestigious event. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-59th-world-coonhound-nite-hunt-and-bench-show-champions/
| August 23, 2006