Art Show, Top Juniors at Sunflower Cluster
The Sunflower Cluster, held at the Kansas Coliseum Livestock Pavilion in Valley Center, Kansas, is truly a multi-faceted event. Fanciers and canine athletes gathered to compete in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Lure Coursing, and Herding. The cluster is a fabulous opportunity for competitors in performance, conformation, and companion events to witness other types of events […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/art-show-top-juniors-at-sunflower-cluster/
| April 8, 2003
Supplemental Transfer Fee Reduced
As of April 2003, AKC has reduced the supplemental transfer fee to $5 from $15, and will accept the reduced fee for older forms indicating a $15 supplemental transfer fee. The fee reduction is not retroactive for items received before April 2003. Supplemental Transfer Statement forms indicating the new fee are now available for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/supplemental-transfer-fee-reduced/
| April 4, 2003
Fax Services Suspended
The American Kennel Club is in the process of transitioning to a new registration system. This new system uses digital imaging technology to capture and preserve digital images of every document processed by the AKC. These digital images never degrade, are of much higher quality than our previous microfilmed images, and are available for use […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/fax-services-suspended/
| April 3, 2003
Can Your Dog Pass the Test?
If your dog can pass the following 10 steps, then he may be on his way to becoming a certified Canine Good Citizen! Try these with your dog. Does your dog: Accept a friendly stranger? Sit politely for petting? Welcome being groomed and examined by a veterinarian? Walk on a loose leash in public, turning […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/can-your-dog-pass-the-test/
| April 1, 2003
The AKC Awards 2003 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 48 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships 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 dogs", said […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2003-junior-scholarships/
| March 27, 2003
AKC Announces 2002 Top Agility Dog
The American Kennel Club announced that a Border Collie from Mt. Gilead, OH has been named the AKC Top Master Agility Champion (MACH) Dog of 2002 based on combined points for completing the agility course with the fastest speed, and without errors. MACH 5 Lukan's Mister Big Stuff, known by his call name "Awesome", […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-2002-top-agility-dog/
| March 19, 2003
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
At the AKC Delegate Meeting on March 11, Dr. Patricia H. Haines was elected to the AKC Board of Directors, Class of 2007, and Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia and Mrs. Patti L. Strand were re-elected. Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman of the Board and David C. Merriam was re-elected Vice-Chairman. Dr. Patricia […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results/
| March 17, 2003
AKC Launches New Registration System
In an ongoing effort to improve customer service, the American Kennel Club has launched the new AKC Registration System. This state-of-the-art system will significantly expand our data processing capability and result in much improved customer service. Some of the key features of the new system are: Integration of registration records with competition records Previously, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-new-registration-system/
| March 17, 2003
Irish Dog Breeds Celebrated In Spirit Of St. Patrick’s Day
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th, 2003 the American Kennel Club celebrates seven purebred dogs of Irish heritage. Additional information including the full breed standards, links to Parent Club web sites and video clips of each breed, is available on this site. The Glen of Imaal Terrier - "There is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/irish-dog-breeds-celebrated-in-spirit-of-st-patricks-day/
| March 13, 2003
AKC Announces Balloting for Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2004
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the 2004 AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards honor outstanding individuals who have contributed meaningfully to our sport on a national level in the areas of Conformation, Companion Events, and Performance. Nomination ballots have been mailed to all AKC member clubs and are to be returned […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-balloting-for-lifetime-achievement-awards-for-2004/
| March 7, 2003