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  Southeast Florida Combined Specialties must cancel their September 17, 2004 shows, due to the conditions resulting from the recent hurricanes. Due to the after effects of the recent hurricanes, the Boca Raton Dog Club regrets they must cancel their shows on September 18 & 19, 2004. They regret any inconvenience to their exhibitors and pray for their safety in these […]

In honor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 17, 2004, the AKC and many of its affiliated clubs have received support – in the form of proclamations and congratulatory letters -- from numerous government officials, including the governors of Alaska, North Carolina, and California. At least seven proclamations and one letter of congratulations […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (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 […]

-- 450 Events Nationwide Celebrate Man's Best Friend and Bring Attention to Responsibilities of Dog Ownership -- ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has declared Friday, September 17, "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day," and announced hundreds of events to be held nationwide throughout the month of September. The goal of the initiative - being held for the […]

Updated Information - 9:10 AM, 8.31.04 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (AKC), through its affiliate organization ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 […]

The AKC Employee Events Team (EET) sponsored the "Dog Days of Summer" on Friday, August 20, 2004. Two hot dog carts were stationed in front of the Raleigh office. In addition to the hot dogs with all the fixin's, each employee received a 22-ounce stadium cup with the AKC logo. Beautiful sunny weather added to […]

In recognition of the AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, Mayor Charles Meeker of Raleigh, North Carolina has proclaimed September 17, 2004 as "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day." View the proclamation. The proclamation was delivered to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ COO John Lyons on August 18, 2004. The AKC Offices in Raleigh will be celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Day […]

  In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Lifetime Achievement Awards were established in 1998 to honor our Fancy’s best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national level. […]

  Five Dogs From Around the Nation Demonstrate Unconditional Devotion and Awe-Inspiring Assistance to Mankind New York, NY – ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 […]

On the evening of July 27, 2004 the Raleigh Police Department lost one of their beloved K-9 dogs. Nero, a four year old Belgian Malinois, was tragically killed in a training accident. Nero's death has taken a toll on the department. This is the second dog the department has lost in the last three months. […]