Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation American Kennel Club
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- proper noun Initialism of American Kennel Club.
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Examples
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Now that the AKC is going to recognize thishunting breed, I sure hope the breed isn't ruined for the sake of popularity and a quick buck.
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The AKC is rigorously against any kind of interbreeding, and has adopted a system of “pure” breeds that guarantees extensive amounts of destructive inbreeding will continue.
Choice of First Dog Is Narrowed to 2 Breeds - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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The AKC is evidently involved because they recognize them under the term 'pariah dog' .....
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The AKC is evidently involved because they recognize them under the term 'pariah dog' .....
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Interesting article, but the author should understand that the AKC is NOT an unbiased source.
Choice of First Dog Is Narrowed to 2 Breeds - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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Now that the AKC is going to recognize thishunting breed, I sure hope the breed isn't ruined for the sake of popularity and a quick buck.
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United Kennel Club do much the same thing, but the AKC is the big biscuit in the basket.
Slate Magazine Martin Kihn 2011
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Founded in the late 19th century to organize dog breeding and, later, sports such as competitive agility and obedience, the AKC is the largest purebred registry in the world.
Slate Magazine Martin Kihn 2011
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I also called the AKC registry paperwork for my dog.
unknown title 2009
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For more information, call AKC Government Relations at (919)
unknown title 2009
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