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Claudia Orlandi, Ph.D. Named 2009 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Claudia Orlandi, Ph.D. of Essex Junction, Vermont was honored with the 2009 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for her Topsfield Basset Hounds at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 13, 2009. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/claudia-orlandi-phd-named-2009-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 18, 2009
Press Releases
Group Honorees Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
– "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2009 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. "The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year-2/
| August 19, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Congratulates Westminster Best in Show Winner Stump
The Sussex Spaniel is a True Original: Among the First AKC Registered Breeds in History "Stump" and owner-handler Scott Sommer won Best in Show at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Show. The American Kennel Club®, a non-profit organization whose rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year including the famed Westminster Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-congratulates-westminster-best-in-show-winner-stu/
| February 11, 2009
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Holds Firm in Top Spot on AKC’s List of Most Popular Dogs in America
-- AKC Celebrates 125th Anniversary with a Look Back at First AKC Registered Breeds in History -- For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008 registration statistics released today by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) But, while more than twice as many Labs were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-firm-in-top-spot-on-akcs-list-of-most-popular/
| January 21, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dog Breeds With the Longest Ears
There's many reasons to love a long-eared dog breed, but how many are there? We've rounded up the dog breeds known for their long ears.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/long-eared-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Friendly and Adorable Dog Breeds
These friendly dog breeds, both common and rare, are lovable and adorable. Learn more about each of the breeds and figure out if one of them might be the right fit for your family.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-friendly-dog-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
Press Releases
Presidential Purebred Pups Are a White House Tradition
New York, NY – From Washington's Foxhounds to Bush's "Barney" and "Miss Beazley" presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) reports that 22 U.S. presidents have owned purebred dogs and most shared the White House with them. While some dogs had jobs - "Millie" authored […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/presidential-purebred-pups-are-a-white-house-tradition-1/
| July 2, 2008
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors New York’s Janet DiNitto With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced today that Janet DiNitto of Sauquoit, New York has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award. DiNitto, recognized for her longtime dedication to educating her community on the responsibilities of dog ownership, received one of three awards this quarter - Andrew D'Ambrose of Woodbridge, Conn. and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-new-yorks-janet-dinitto-with-a-community-a/
| April 17, 2007
Press Releases
AKC Hires New Director of Inspections and Investigations
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the hiring of William H. Deily, Jr. as the Director of Inspections and Investigations. Deily, who replaces the recently retired Steve Robinson, has joined the staff in Raleigh, NC. Deily has extensive background in both the sport of purebred dogs and law enforcement. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-hires-new-director-of-inspections-and-investigations/
| July 31, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Remarks from Dr. J. Holt Regarding PAWS 2005
-- Click here for more information about PAWS -- --Monday June, 13 AKC Delegate Meeting, Chicago IL Remarks from Dr. James Holt, AKC's Legislative Liaison Regarding the Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005-- The Chair now calls on Dr. James Holt, AKC's Legislative Liaison to address this body. Dr. Holt: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/remarks-from-dr-j-holt-regarding-paws-2005/
| June 20, 2005