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Release of The Shaggy Dog and Success of 8 Below Prompt AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
-- Dog Experts Say Researching Breeds and Finding a Responsible Breeder Puts Your Pet in a Leading Role in Your Family. -- In light of the release this week of the film, "The Shaggy Dog," and the recent success of "8 Below" featuring Siberian Huskies, the American Kennel Club reminds moviegoers about the importance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-the-shaggy-dog-and-success-of-8-below-prompt-akc-to-remind/
| March 7, 2006
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Dave and Peggy Helming 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, Dave and Peggy Helming of Flemington, N.J., were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, January 14. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dave-and-peggy-helming-receive-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award/
| January 20, 2006
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Group Winners Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
– "Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – New York, NY -- Today, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced the seven group winners for the American Kennel Club’s 2005 Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-winners-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year-a-1/
| October 24, 2005
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AKC Welcomes 2005 Summer Interns
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to welcome ten students chosen to participate in the 2005 AKC Internship Program. The program- open to college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs- is designed to further their professional development as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in both AKC operations […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2005-summer-interns/
| June 9, 2005
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The AKC Awards 2005 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 58 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 26 states. The scholarships for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $5,000 each for a total of $100,000. "The Junior Scholarship program is a special way for AKC to honor the hard work and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2005-junior-scholarships/
| April 28, 2005
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AKC Announces Staff Promotions
New York, NY — President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, announced today a number of executive promotions, as well as the hiring of a new manager in the Public Relations department. In his statement Sprung said, " I am proud of these employees for their outstanding performance and for the fact that […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-staff-promotions/
| October 13, 2004
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Two ACE Award Recipients Presented with Plaques at Fort Worth Kennel Club Show
On Saturday, September 18, Saber, a Collie, and this year's Search and Rescue Dog ACE Award recipient and Saydee, a Miniature Schnauzer, this year's Therapy Dog ACE Award recipient, were honored at the Fort Worth Kennel Club show. Saber and Saydee were each presented with plaques honoring them from The American Kennel Club. Saber's owner, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/two-ace-award-recipients-presented-with-plaques-at-fort-worth-kennel-c/
| September 22, 2004
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AKC Announces Winners Of The 2004 Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
Five Dogs From Around the Nation Demonstrate Unconditional Devotion and Awe-Inspiring Assistance to Mankind New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the fifth annual Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which honor the extraordinary canine-human bond and the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. Awards […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-winners-of-the-2004-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace/
| August 10, 2004
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Presidential Purebred Pups Are A White House Tradition
From Washington's Foxhounds to Bush's "Barney," presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Twenty-two U.S. presidents have owned purebred dogs and most shared the White House with them. While some dogs had jobs - "Millie" authored a book, "Him" and "Her" modeled for Life magazine, and "Laddie Boy" oversaw high-level […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/presidential-purebred-pups-are-a-white-house-tradition/
| August 2, 2004
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AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
At the AKC Delegate Meeting on March 8, Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Walter F. Goodman and Ronald H. Menaker were re-elected to the AKC Board of Directors, Class of 2008. Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman of the Board and David C. Merriam was re-elected Vice-Chairman at a meeting of the AKC Board of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-1/
| March 11, 2004