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American Kennel Club Branded Products Make Fetching Gifts a Breeze for Your Two-And Four-Legged Love
Deck the Halls with AKC Toys, Games and Treats! The holiday season is right around the corner and AKC licensed merchandise includes products which are sure to please both canines and their human companions! From "dog-a-licious" treats to Rubik's Cubes to plush stuffed animals for kids and canines—there's an AKC item for everyone on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-branded-products-make-fetching-gifts-a-breeze-for/
| November 6, 2007
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AKC Welcomes 2007 Summer Interns
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome the seven students participating in the 2007 AKC® Internship Program. The program is geared towards college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs and is designed to further their professional development, as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in both AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2007-summer-interns/
| June 5, 2007
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AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Kenneth A. Marden Elected; Dr. Patricia H. Haines and Patti L. Strand Re-Elected; Ronald H. Menaker and David C. Merriam Re-Elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman Respectively -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 13, 2007. Kenneth A. Marden, Delegate from the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-3/
| March 14, 2007
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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
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Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson Receive AKC Breeder of the Year Award
Award Ceremony Featured on National Broadcast of AKC/Eukanuba National Championship The recipients of the AKC Breeder of the Year Award, Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 2. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/douglas-and-michaelanne-johnson-receive-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award/
| December 18, 2006
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Group Winners Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
- "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - Today, the American Kennel Club® announced the seven group winners for the 2006 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. "We are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-winners-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year-a-2/
| August 29, 2006
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AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
--David Keene and Dr. William R. Newman Elected to Board of Directors; Incumbent Director Nina Schaefer Re-Elected; Ronald H. Menaker and David C. Merriam Re-Elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman Respectively -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates and subsequent meeting of the Board of Directors took place on March 14, 2006. David […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-2/
| March 15, 2006
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AKC Honors Ohio Fancier Carol Jo Stuart with a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Carol Jo Stuart, of Peninsula, Ohio, has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her love and support of all aspects of the canine community. The Metropolitan Cleveland Miniature Schnauzer Club (MCMSC), a group in which she serves as vice president and show […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-ohio-fancier-carol-jo-stuart-with-a-community-achievement-a/
| January 26, 2006
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Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack According to AKC’s 2005 Registration Statistics
-- Tiny Terrier Poised to Overtake the Great Golden Retriever as Second Most Popular Dog in U.S.-- New York, NY — For the 15th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to AKC® registration figures released today. The Golden Retriever held onto the number two spot and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-the-pack-according-to-akcs-2005-registration/
| January 11, 2006
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AKC Breeds and Varieties Allow Allergy Sufferers to Consider Dog Ownership
Plus, Hairless Breeds: Nothing To Sneeze At While no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic, there are many breeds which the American Kennel Club (AKC®) suggests people with allergies consider. Most of these breeds have non-shedding coats, which produce less dander. It's the dander, not the hair, which causes most pet allergies. For those who can't […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-breeds-and-varieties-allow-allergy-sufferers-to-consider-dog-owner/
| August 17, 2005