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Press Releases Dogs Depicted In Movies
In anticipation of the family film Good Boy! being released next week by MGM Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures, the American Kennel Club wants to remind moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. The AKC hopes to reiterate the message, which MGM responsibly included on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-depicted-in-movies/ | October 3, 2003
Legislative Alerts Ann Arbor Dog Owners Defeat Breeding Restrictions
Congratulations to Ann Arbor fanciers on successfully opposing an ordinance that would have restricted breeding rights and limited pet ownership. The measure, which was rejected by the City Council on December 15th, would have required mandatory spay/neuter of dogs unless owners purchased a breeder's permit. Among other onerous provisions, the proposal would additionally have prohibited […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ann-arbor-dog-owners-defeat-breeding-restrictions/ | December 17, 2003
Press Releases As Seen in USA Weekend: 2003’s Most Popular Dogs
As seen in the 1/18 issue of USA Weekend Magazine, the AKC has just released its registration numbers for 2003. For the 14th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club*. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/as-seen-in-usa-weekend-2003s-most-popular-dogs/ | January 19, 2004
Press Releases The American Kennel Club Awards 2004 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 54 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships totaling $100,000 range from $1,000 to $5,000 and winners include students from high school to graduate school. "The AKC recognizes the important role our young fanciers play in the future of the sport of purebred […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-awards-2004-junior-scholarships/ | April 1, 2004
Press Releases Keeping Canines Cool And Safe During Summer
  With more pets and people enjoying warm weather activities, the American Kennel Club advises responsible dog owners to take special care of their dogs during the summer months. According to a recent AKC online poll of more than 1,000 dog owners, 90 percent said their pet influences their weekend/free time activities and 76 percent […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/keeping-canines-cool-and-safe-during-summer/ | May 21, 2004
Press Releases AKC Featured on the TODAY SHOW
AKC's Gail Miller appeared on NBC'S Today Show Friday, June 11th to discuss the recent findings by German researchers that dogs can comprehend language. Interviewed by Ann Curry, Miller stated that the findings are, "not surprising at all to anyone who has owned or trained dogs. Dogs are very intelligent and it's in their nature […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-featured-on-the-today-show/ | June 11, 2004
Press Releases Celebrating All-American Dog Breeds
While many of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrating-all-american-dog-breeds/ | June 28, 2004
Press Releases 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
Press Releases AKC and AKC/CAR Continue to Assist Animals Affected by Hurricane Charley
Updated Information - 9:10 AM, 8.31.04 The American Kennel Club (AKC), through its affiliate organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), continues to work closely with The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC), to make supplies and offer other assistance to the areas still affected by Hurricane Charley. FAKC President Diane Albers is working diligently to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-akc-car-continue-to-assist-animals-affected-by-hurricane-charl/ | August 31, 2004
Press Releases AKC Teams Up With United Airlines to Offer Discount Fares for Fanciers and Their Dogs
  The American Kennel Club (AKC) has announced a collaboration with United Airlines to offer discounted fares for fanciers and their dogs traveling to AKC events. Discounts will be available to anyone traveling to or from an AKC event with a 2-night minimum stay. Depending on class of service and how far in advance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-teams-up-with-united-airlines-to-offer-discount-fares-for-fanciers/ | September 1, 2004

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