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Hurricane Relief Updates
More Canine Victims of the Hurricanes Airlifted Out of Ravaged Area Continuing its efforts to aid the canine victims of the hurricane affected areas, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), along with its affiliate AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), airlifted 4,000 pounds of furry passengers to Illinois and Wisconsin. This is the sixth airlift of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/hurricane-relief-updates/
| December 1, 2005
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Executive Field Representatives Retire – New Appointments Announced
American Kennel Club Chief Operating Officer, John Lyons, today announced the retirement of two longtime Executive Field Representatives, Kay Radcliffe and Harriette Borsuch. Radcliffe was employed as an Executive Field Representative since March, 1983 and brought to her position years of experience as a Yorkshire Terrier breeder, and AKC Licensed Judge. Borsuch, a former […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/executive-field-representatives-retire-new-appointments-announced/
| October 27, 2005
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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 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
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American Kennel Club Board of Directors Mourns the Loss of Dr. Asa Mays
– A True Gentleman in the Sport of Purebred Dogs – New York, NY — The American Kennel Club's Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the loss of their associate Asa Mays, DVM. "The sport of purebred dogs lost a highly respected life-long fancier, esteemed judge and three-term AKC Board member with his passing," […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-board-of-directors-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-asa-mays/
| August 12, 2005
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AKC Commends Celebrities Who Give a Woof!
--In Honor of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day, AKC Salutes Stars for Choosing the Right Breed to Fit Their Lifestyles-- New York, NY — Dogs have occupied the homes of many of the world's most sought-after celebrities since the dawn of the entertainment industry. Under constant surveillance of fans, critics and the media, celebrities […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-commends-celebrities-who-give-a-woof/
| July 25, 2005
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AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be Released on DVD
Whether you missed it the first time or want to add the world's top dogs to your DVD collection, the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be available on DVD beginning March 30 for $19.95. Ron Reagan, dog-show veteran Lee Arnold, and renowned dog-show judge Edd Biven, host the event which featured over 3,000 canines competing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-to-be-released-on-dvd/
| February 24, 2005
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American Kennel Club Hosts 2005 Open House
Dogs in Art Brunch at Doyle New York and Have-A-Heart Ball To Benefit DOGNY New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to announce that it will host the eighth American Kennel Club Open House at its New York City headquarters, 260 Madison Avenue, 4th floor, on Sunday, February 13, 2005 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hosts-2005-open-house/
| January 7, 2005
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AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Draws Record-Breaking Entry
The American Kennel Club and The Iams Company announced today a total of 2,451 entries were received for the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on January 15 and 16 in Tampa, Fla. The event will be simulcast live on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. (EST) both nights. In addition a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-draws-record-breaking-entry/
| December 30, 2004