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Chairman's Reports
May 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- Make Plans to Attend Meet the Breeds™ This October in New York City -- Building on the success of the annual Meet the Breeds event held at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship each December, the American Kennel Club will be holding its first stand-alone Meet the Breeds™ October 17-18, 2009 at the Javits Center in […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-05/
| May 12, 2009
Chairman's Reports
October 2007 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club has long been regarded as the pre-eminent purebred dog registry in the United States. Indeed, we govern the sport of purebred dogs and have the largest and only not-for-profit all-breed registry in the country. But our visibility and ability to influence go beyond our borders, extending across the globe. We enjoy […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-10/
| October 9, 2007
Chairman's Reports
January 2008 Chairman’s Report
The AKC Board, staff and the fancy often talk of the importance of public relations and advertising in fostering a positive public image of the AKC and the sport. We have made great strides in both of those areas in recent years and our message is often delivered via both editorial and advertising content in […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-01/
| January 8, 2008
Chairman's Reports
May 2007 Chairman’s Report
Since February we have been waging a legislative battle against California Assembly Bill 1634 which would require mandatory spaying/neutering for all dogs over 4 months of age unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact dog permit through the local authorities. This would mean that those wishing to keep their dogs intact would be […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-05/
| May 8, 2007
Chairman's Reports
May Chairmans Report
This year as we gear up for the fourth annual AKC ® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) I am pleased to report about some new opportunities for clubs, state federations, and pet-related organizations as they plan their AKC RDO Day events in communities across the country. Publicly promoting responsible dog ownership takes time, initiative […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-05-2/
| May 9, 2006
Chairman's Reports
April 2005 Chairman’s Report
Rally is AKC's newest dog sport and it is sweeping the nation. It was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner. Rally is also the ultimate spectator sport. It is easy for spectators to understand and enjoy watching, even if they have never been to a dog show. Every station […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-04/
| April 12, 2005
Chairman's Reports
May Chairman’s Report
The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program rewards responsible dog ownership and is the national gold standard for recognizing good canine behavior and a dog owner’s commitment to basic training. The 10-step CGC™ test not only encourages owners to begin a journey with their canine companions that epitomizes the human-animal bond, but is used as a […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-05-2/
| May 10, 2005
Chairman's Reports
July Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-07-2/
| July 13, 2005
Chairman's Reports
August Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-08-2/
| August 10, 2005
Chairman's Reports
Chairman’s Report: July
The AKC Board of Directors proclaimed September 17, 2003 “AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day.” This day commemorates the date AKC was founded in 1884 and will focus on educating the public about the importance of responsible dog ownership. While many clubs and organizations commendably do this all year round, our hope is that creating a […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-07-2/
| July 7, 2003