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Dogs and the City
The American Kennel Club® Reminds "Sex and the City" Fans to Choose the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle A record number of moviegoers turned out to see the big screen adaptation of the hit HBO series Sex and the City this weekend The movie, which focuses on the bond and companionship of four female […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-and-the-city/
| June 5, 2008
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Cautions Owners: Pet Theft on the Rise
AKC Appears on NBC's Today Show to Offer Tips On Keeping Pets Safe Protect your dog with microchip identification, enrollment and 24-hour recovery service. Visit www.akccar.org to learn more . The American Kennel Club® is warning pet owners and breeders about an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent months. From parking lots to pet […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-cautions-owners-pet-theft-on-the-rise-akc-appears/
| April 8, 2008
Chairman's Reports
April 2008 Chairman’s Report
Many of you have seen AKC's licensing program come to life via toys, treats and other canine products sold at more than 5,000 stores nationwide such as Wal-Mart, Target, Petco and Petsmart. Our program began in 2004 with six licensees and has now grown to over 30, offering unique, high quality products that address the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-04/
| April 8, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Helps Make 8 Year-Old’s Dreams Come True
-- Cancer Survivor Savannah Colquitt To Be Honored Guest at Planet's Greatest Dog Show -- The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba will host eight-year-old Savannah Colquitt of Georgia as a VIP guest at the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Savannah is traveling to the show courtesy of Dreams Come True, an organization that grants dreams for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-helps-make-8-year-olds-dreams-come/
| October 17, 2007
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
Press Releases
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Fetches Great Success
Over 370 AKC Events Held Nationwide; 5,000 Pet Promise Signatures New York, NY -- Demonstrating again that the dog is truly man's best friend, the American Kennel Club® has wrapped up its fifth annual celebration of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day. More than 370 affiliated clubs and other organizations marked the day by hosting […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-fetches-great-success/
| October 5, 2007
Press Releases
Swedish Vallhund, Beauceron Eligible For AKC Registration
--Both Breeds To Compete In Herding Group-- The Swedish Vallhund and Beauceron became eligible for American Kennel Club® registration on March 1, 2007 and will compete in the Herding Group at shows held on and after June 27, 2007. The Beauceron is an old, distinct breed closely related to the longhaired Briard. They […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/swedish-vallhund-beauceron-eligible-for-akc-registration/
| March 19, 2007
Chairman's Reports
February 2007 Chairman’s Report
In the 1950s, the Poodle skirt as a fashion trend embodied the popularity of the number one AKC® registered breed. And if the recent media attention surrounding the release of AKC's 2006 Registration Statistics is any indication, not only does the Labrador Retriever reign supreme, but the purebred dog remains one of the most popular […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-02/
| February 13, 2007
Press Releases
Yorkies Have Their Year! Tiny Toy Overtakes Venerable Favorites — Golden Retriever And German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever Continues to Reign Supreme - New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Yorkshire Terrier, fondly called the “Yorkie” by millions of enthusiasts, has overtaken the beloved Golden Retriever and the iconic German Shepherd Dog to become the second most popular purebred dog in America according to AKC® […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/yorkies-have-their-year-tiny-toy-overtakes-venerable-favorites-golden/
| January 15, 2007
Chairman's Reports
January 2007 Chairman’s Report
Dogs initially earned the moniker "man's best friend" as a result of their work alongside man as hunter, herder, or guardian. Today's canine may have dwindling duties on the farm and in the field but a new role has emerged, taking simple companionship a step further and becoming a full fledged family member. Like our […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-01/
| January 10, 2007