New York, NY – Highlights from the January 2008 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows:

• Effective February 1, 2008, a pilot program will be put in place to enable an owner to register a dog with a name of 37 to 50 spaces, rather than being held to the usual 36 space limit. The fee for names exceeding 36 spaces will be $10.00.

• Three new breeds, the Jindo; the Wirehaired Vizsla; and the Eurasier became eligible for the Foundation Stock Service.

The following Delegates were approved:

• Frandel Brown, Fresno, CA, to represent Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno
• Kathi Brown, Stow, MA, to represent Ladies’ Dog Club
• John D. French, Miami, FL, to represent Greater Naples Dog Club
• Marilyn Mayfield, Camarillo, CA, to represent Old English Sheepdog Club of America
• Dr. Harvey Mohrenweiser, Turner, OR, to represent Standard Schnauzer Club of America
• David W. Morgan, New York, NY, to represent K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County, New Jersey
• Dr. Dale Schuur, Grandville, MI, to represent Bull Terrier Club of America
• Rosann H. Sexton, Chester, VT, to represent Woodstock Dog Club
• Sarah Stebbins, Saratoga Springs, NY, to represent Saratoga New York Kennel Club
• Julie Virosteck, Lucerne Valley, CA, to represent American Spaniel Club
• Georgia Warren, Kingsport, TN, to represent Greater Kingsport Kennel Club