Dogs: The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club

by American Kennel Club (Compiler)

The official AKC publication marking the first 125 years of the American Kennel Club! To mark the momentous 125th anniversary of the American Kennel Club, the complete history of the club is chronicled in this authoritative volume! 344 pages providing a complete history of the world's most prestigious dog organization and illustrated with rare historical photographs and award-winning color photographs, The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club traces the formation of the AKC, the dramatic growth and challenges the registry faced in its early years, the emergence of dog shows in the United States, the popularity of each AKC-recognized breed, the expansion of women's roles in the dog fancy, the development of working trials, and much more! A dog-event chronicle and a unique source book for all lovers of man's best friend, this comprehensive book offers insight into today's dog world and provides excellent information on the AKC's many successful projects and innovative events today, including Canine Good Citizen, the widely televised AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Show, the club's rescue efforts following Hurricane Katrina, DOGNY (the program recognizing the search-and-rescue dogs of 9/11), the Canine Health Foundation, and more. No other book provides the information found in Dogs , including statistics for the nation's Top Ten breeds decade-by-decade since the inception of the club; breed recognition dates for nearly 200 breeds; a complete history of popular dog sports, including conformation, field trials, obedience, earthdog, and the explosive popularity of Agility Trials and Rally; Junior Showmanship; detailed accounts of the AKC's Sesquicentennial and Centennial Shows; and complete registration and competition statistics from 1884 to 2008. Inside these pages, you'll find color reproductions of many the AKC's art treasures that make up the world's largest and most important collection of dog-related art housed in the AKC's Museum of the Dog. Included appendices feature biographies of past AKC presidents, AKC chairmen of the board, and statistics for dog and litter registrations, events, and dogs in competition. You'll also find a helpful and complete index. This historical volume illuminates the magnitude of the AKC's commitment to dogs and their owners, today and in the years to come. Dog lovers and fanciers will return again and again to this essential source book to the AKC, The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club !

300 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

DOGS The First 125 Years Of The American Kennel Club offers a fascinating insight into the beginnings of dog sport in the US. Complete with beautiful photographs, decade-by-decade history, and thorough descriptions of the different competitions sponsored by the AKC. I especially enjoyed reading about the history and evolution of training methods, and the introduction of women into the organization. The book also briefly covers the history of some famous breeders, including former presidents, and famous dogs of the club's past. An interesting and comprehensive read sure to please any devout dog lover!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference book. I purchased this book out of curiosity,remembering that my great grand father George was a past president of the American beagle club.