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American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
"A dog owns nothing, yet is seldom dissatisfied."-Irish Proverb New York -- It's no surprise that Ireland has produced many immortal writers, poets and musicians, but did you know there are several dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle? In honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, the American Kennel Club® celebrates the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-irish-dog-breeds-in-spirit-of-st-patri-1/
| March 17, 2008
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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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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
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American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
"As the big hound is, so will the pup be."-- Irish Proverb New York -- It’s no surprise that Ireland has produced many immortal writers, poets and musicians, but did you know there are several dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, the American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-irish-dog-breeds-in-spirit-of-st-patri/
| March 12, 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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Highlights from the August 2006 Board Meeting
New York, NY – Highlights from the August 2006 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors as follows: The Board appointed members to all of the Trial Boards, effective September 1, 2006. The full list is included in the minutes for the August 2006 meeting. The Nominating Committee, which is to nominate candidates for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-august-2006-board-meeting/
| August 11, 2006
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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
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The American Kennel Club Holds Charity Brunch With Bonhams Auction House
-- John Emms' "The New Forest Hounds," Valued at $800,000 - $1.2 million, to be Auctioned -- New York, NY - In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® is once again hosting a charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 12, 2006, from 10 a.m. to noon. Dog lovers, art aficionados […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-holds-charity-brunch-with-bonhams-auction-hou/
| December 22, 2005
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AKC Announces Recipients of the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today the winners of the 2006 AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented to the winners by AKC President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, at the January 17, 2006 Delegates Meeting in Tampa, Florida, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2006-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| October 24, 2005
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Love Dogs? Love Dog Art? Bring Your Passions Together at the Barkfest at Bonhams
Announcing the Barkfest at Bonhams! Sunday, February 12, 2006 from 10 a.m. to Noon NEW LOCATION: 595 Madison Avenue at East 57th Street All sporting art lovers and their dogs are invited to join the American Kennel Club in Celebrating the Dog in Art on Sunday, February 12 at Bonhams brand new Manhattan gallery […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/love-dogs-love-dog-art-bring-your-passions-together-at-the-barkfest-at/
| August 19, 2005