A.K.C.
Americanabbreviation
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According to A.K.C. registration statistics, the bulldog was the fifth-most popular dog in America between 1910 and 1920.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2011
The issue has not gone unnoticed in the United Kingdom, where the Kennel Club, the British counterpart of the A.K.C., has mounted a campaign to protect 24 breeds that it has labeled “vulnerable.”
From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2011
Several factors are required for A.K.C. recognition: a solid parent club that oversees the registry, a precise standard for the breed’s ideal dog and a sufficient population and distribution in the United States.
From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2010
Fees: $1 within 60 days after the throw, $2 thereafter; or for members of the constituent A.K.C. clubs, nothing for the first 60 days, $1 thereafter.
From Time Magazine Archive
But Margaret Crothers, an A.K.C. member in neighboring Lancaster, who raises Labrador retrievers, says the extra paperwork and inspections would be a nuisance for the "good breeders who are very conscientious."
From Time Magazine Archive
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