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June 29, 2019 | View Online
Noteworthy News for June 2019
As we kick off a summer filled with fun and shows, the AKC continues to promote the health and well-being of dogs.
We are excited to announce the opening of the nominations for the 2019 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue and Exemplary Companion dog.
ACE recipients will receive $1,000 to be awarded to a pet-related charity of their choice, a one-year pet insurance policy from AKC Pet Insurance, and an engraved sterling silver medallion will be presented to each at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. Each year we have the pleasure of learning about the stories and impact of dogs across the country who enhance our lives and touch everyone they meet. These awards are a part of the fabric of the AKC and demonstrate the purpose of the purebred dog in our society. Since its creation in 2000, 95 ACE awards have been presented to dogs of various breeds, including one mixed-breed dog, from states across the nation. Entries are open until July 31, 2019 and you can visit AKC.org for more information on how to nominate outstanding dogs. The winners will be announced this fall and we look forward to honoring these special dogs. 
We are also gearing up for Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Days to be held by many of our clubs around the country. These events are a great way for clubs to engage and educate the public in their communities about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with their pets. These events consist of educational booths, action packed dog demonstrations, games, activities to try out with your dog, AKC Reunite microchipping, health clinics and more. Owning a dog has endless pleasures and rewards, but many need a friendly reminder about our job to give them the best life possible. The AKC will host its flagship Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh, NC on September 28, 2019. It will be a fun and educational time for everyone. If your club has not yet held an RDO day, we encourage you to hold one as a stand-alone event or as a special attraction at your current show.
Lastly, the AKC continues our commitment to students pursuing their education in veterinary studies. We are honored to congratulate the 15 winners of the 2019 AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarships. The recipients have demonstrated a dedication to the future of purebred dogs and the health and well-being of every animal. This scholarship is designed to support individuals with a background of participation in AKC events and programs, who seek to promote animal health and medicine. A total of $35,000 in scholarship money was awarded. We are very excited to see how they impact the future of veterinary medicine.
We are always working on ways to interact with the public and move the AKC mission forward through our events, awards, research and countless educational program. As we move into the summer we look forward to the various ways our clubs will share AKC’s mission with the dog-loving public.
Dennis Sprung
President & CEO
American Kennel Club, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178
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AKC Noteworthy News for May
Noteworthy News for May 2019
The AKC has
been busy creating new programs, working to advance the sport, along with our
mission to protect and promote purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. It
is my pleasure to share some of these developments with you.
The AKC has
expanded our FIT DOG program by
recognizing clubs and organizations that provide canine fitness classes and
organized canine walks as AKC FIT DOG clubs. To date, we have had over 130 FIT
Dog clubs participating in the program. AKC FIT DOG, which was launched in
September of 2018, was created to encourage owners to walk with their dogs. The
program adopted the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 30 to 40
minutes of walking per session for a minimum total of 150 minutes per
week. Owners who achieve this level of activity for three months may
apply for a free car magnet featuring the AKC FIT DOG logo. In the first
five months of the program, over 1900 owners have applied for magnets. We are
very excited about the growth of this program and its goal to create fit owners
and dogs.
In April the
AKC Public Education Department launched the AKC B.A.R.K (Be A Reading Kid)
program to get children excited about reading. The goal of the AKC
B.A.R.K Program is to provide children with a fun, educationally enriching
experience that also allows them to bond with a canine companion. In this
program, children will read to a dog of their choosing and a parent or guardian
will assist them in logging their hours on the AKC website. If a child does not
own a dog, their parent/guardian can find a local AKC Canine Ambassador and
arrange a visit. After reaching certain milestones, children will receive
incentives for the hours they have read. Dogs participating in the program will
be acknowledged with a certificate for their volunteerism.
To close out
the month of April, we hosted the first ever AKC Agility Premier Cup presented
by EEM at the NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long
Island on April 25th. The top 60 canine agility competitors and their handlers
from around the country were invited to compete at the Invitational. Twelve
dogs competed at each jump height (8”,12”, 16”, 20”, and 24”) for $10,000 in
cash prizes. We congratulate the five dogs who rose to the top to win their
respective jump heights. This family-friendly event was held in conjunction
with the Longines International Masters Championship Cup and marked the first
time a major AKC Agility event was held at an Equestrian event, demonstrating
the extraordinary abilities of both horses and dogs in their respective
sports. We appreciate the opportunity to work with EEM World and look
forward to hosting this family-oriented event again next year.
This is just a
brief overview of some of the recent happenings at the AKC and ways in which we
are carrying out our mission. Look for more updates next month.
Dennis Sprung
President & CEO
President & CEO
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
AKC Junior Scholarship Recipients
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Junior Scholarship Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that twenty – three exceptional students from 14 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) Junior Scholarship for 2019 . The scholarships are offered to high school and college students and range from $1,000 to $2,000.
“These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of p urpose – bred dogs, but to their academics as well,” said Mari – Beth O’Neill, VP Sport Services. “It gives us great pleasure to reward these students with the AKC Junior Scholarships. We wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors , including their studies and involvement with dogs and The American Kennel Club.”
Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance and involvement in AKC events. They are required to submit documentation that they are active members of an AKC dog club as well as an essay on how the applicant has been involved with providing education about purpose – bred dogs within their school and / or community .
This year’s recipients represent a diverse number of AKC sports . They have accomplished a great deal in the dog world and participate in sports including conformation, agility, hunt tests, obedience, and more. These young men and women plan to continue in the sport, as well as judge and continue their families’ breeding programs.
2019 Junior Scholarship Recipients
Bree Ann Ardizzone – NY
Alexandra Backos – PA
Diana Chan – CT
Matelyn Cobban – MO
Mary Ctibor – GA
Elizabeth Ctibor – GA
Grace Freeman – MO
Dana George – IL
Karissa Groves – CO
Miki Hodel – MO
Katherine Hynes – CT
Ryan Klamm – KS
Courtney Kramer – FL
Holly Lewis – NH
Gabrielle Loesch – WA
Jennifer Necker – NM
Rachel Rivkin – PA
Rebecca Skahan – NH
Jennifer Spradlin – PA
Jackie Wooden – CA
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