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Invisible Fence® Brand, ADT Security Services and Hill’s® Science Diet® Brand to Sponsor AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence® Brand and ADT Security Services as returning sponsors and Hill's® Science Diet® Brand Pet Food as a new 2010 sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days). A nationwide initiative in its eighth year, AKC RDO Days engage dog-related organizations across the country […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/invisible-fencer-brand-adt-security-services-and-hillsr-science-dietr/
| July 15, 2010
Press Releases
AKC Welcomes the Cane Corso, Icelandic Sheepdog and Leonberger
Three Breeds Gain Full AKC Recognition The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to welcome the Cane Corso, Icelandic Sheepdog and Leonberger as the 165th, 166th, and 167th AKC recognized breeds. The Icelandic Sheepdog will join the Herding Group while both the Cane Corso and Leonberger will join the Working Group. The new breeds became […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-the-cane-corso-icelandic-sheepdog-and-leonberger/
| June 30, 2010
Press Releases
Release of Marmaduke Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
With Great Danes set to take center stage in the release of "Marmaduke," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Great Dane Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home. "The Great Dane Club of America […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-marmaduke-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-not-to/
| May 24, 2010
Chairman's Reports
December 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC’s 125th Anniversary Filled with Celebrations -- Our anniversary year has been filled with celebration, the marking of milestones, and new opportunities. In 1884, the AKC began its all-breed purebred dog registry with just 9 breeds. As of December 30, we will recognize 164 breeds with the addition of the Bluetick Coonhound, Boykin Spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-12/
| December 18, 2009
Chairman's Reports
September 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- Happy 125th Birthday AKC -- New York, NY– This Thursday, September 17, 2009, marks AKC’s 125th anniversary. Since 1884, we have maintained the definitive registry of purebred dogs and governed thousands of annual canine competitions. We have always remained true to our original mission of promoting the sport and breeding for type and function […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-09/
| September 15, 2009
Press Releases
Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America’s Most Preferred Pet
Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated debate of all is– Dogs or Cats. Having been our faithful companions for centuries, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-cats-duke-it-out-for-title-of-americas-most-preferred-pet/
| August 18, 2009
Press Releases
Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America’s Most Preferred Pet
Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-cats-duke-it-out-for-title-of-americas-most-preferred-pet-2/
| August 18, 2009
Press Releases
Invisible Fence® Brand Returns As National Sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days
New York, NY—The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence® Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days). A nationwide initiative in its seventh year, AKC RDO Days engage dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/invisible-fencer-brand-returns-as-national-sponsor-of-akc-responsible/
| July 23, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lori Finlayson With A Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – Lori Finlayson of the Mid-Continent Kennel Club and a resident of Jenks, Okla. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for combining her passion for teaching and purebred dogs into unique programs for children. Finlayson received one of three awards for the second […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lori-finlayson-with-a-community-achievemen/
| July 17, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club & Cat Fanciers’ Association Celebrate All-American Dogs & Cats for 4th of July
– Buy Your Tickets to Meet American Breeds and Many More at NYC’s Javits Center October 17-18, 2009 at www.meetthebreeds.com - With dogs and cats having been domesticated for thousands of years, many of the breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries. However, there are some dog and cat breeds that are truly […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-cat-fanciers-association-celebrate-all-american-d/
| June 29, 2009