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
American Kennel Club And Walt Disney Home Entertainment Team Up Again With ‘Air Buddies’
-- Disney DVD Will Include Insert with Breed Information -- New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® and Walt Disney Home Entertainment announced today that they are joining together on another initiative to help inform viewers about the joys and responsibilities of owning a dog. Air Buddies, an all-new movie now on Disney DVD, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-walt-disney-home-entertainment-team-up-again/
| January 3, 2007
The American Kennel Club Hosts Charity Brunch With Bonhams Auction House
- Annual Event Features Unique Opportunity for Dog Owners and Art Lovers - In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® is once again hosting a charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon. Dog lovers, art aficionados and their canine companions are invited to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-hosts-charity-brunch-with-bonhams-auction-hou/
| December 22, 2006
American Kennel Club Seeks Young Fanciers for 2007 AKC Internship Program
The American Kennel Club® is seeking interns for their 2007 internship program. Students will be selected for paid eight-week internships running June 4 - July 27, 2007 at either the New York headquarters or the Raleigh operations facility. The AKC's internship program was developed in 2002 to nurture the professional development of college students […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-seeks-young-fanciers-for-2007-akc-internship-prog/
| December 21, 2006
AKC Hires Director of Performance Events
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Ljungren, Director of Performance Events. Ljungren will join the staff in Raleigh, NC effective March 1, 2007. He and his wife, fancier Judy Cheshire, will relocate from Washington State. Ljungren has extensive background in both the sport of purebred dogs and in business […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-hires-director-of-performance-events/
| December 18, 2006
Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson 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, Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 2. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/douglas-and-michaelanne-johnson-receive-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award/
| December 18, 2006
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Looks Back On a Decade of Heartwarming Recoveries
Raleigh, NC – The American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery program (AKC CAR) has reached many milestones in its nearly 11 years of existence. The program serves as the national registry for microchipped pets, where a pet’s microchip ID number and owner’s contact information are stored and used when a lost pet is reported […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-looks-back-on-a-decade-of-heartwarming-r/
| December 8, 2006
AKC Honors Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Greater Panama City Dog Fancier’s Association, Inc. (GPCDFA) of Panama City, Fla. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. GPCDFA, recognized for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-greater-panama-city-dog-fanciers-associati/
| December 5, 2006
American Kennel Club Honors Lake Cumberland Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Lake Cumberland Kennel Club (LCKC) of Somerset, Ky. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. LCKC received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lake-cumberland-kennel-club-with-a-communi/
| December 5, 2006
American Kennel Club Honors Oshkosh Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Oshkosh Kennel Club (OKC) of Oshkosh, Wis. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. Oshkosh Kennel Club received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-oshkosh-kennel-club-with-a-community-achie/
| December 5, 2006