09/21/2024
The American Kennel Club Celebrates 140th Anniversary
On September 17, 1884, a group of 12 dedicated sportsmen from local dog clubs convened to form the American Kennel Clubยฎ (AKCยฎ). Now in its 140th year, the AKC has grown into the worldโs largest not-for-profit dog registry and is the second oldest amateur sport-governing body in the country. What started out as a club for conformation dog shows and field trials has now grown into an organization offering 28 dog sports, many of which every dog can participate in.
The AKC is the premier destination for all things dog and continues to promote canine health and well-being and responsible dog ownership, throughout the years. Through public education programs, legislative and advocacy efforts, advancing canine health and working to protect the rights of all dog owners, the AKC provides the highest level of guidance to over 5,000 clubs and affiliated organizations nationally.
โThe AKC continues to evolve with the times while respecting the traditions it was founded upon,โ said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. โWe are proud of the work that we do, and weโre as focused as ever on our mission, promoting responsible breeding, and making dog sports accessible to a new generation of people. As always, protecting the welfare of every dog and their owners is an integral part of this organization.โ Continue reading: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=303249