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The most popular dog breeds list for 2014 was released today from the AKC. The Labrador retriever is number one again on the list this year, people just love their labs!

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Americans love their dogs but some dog breeds are more popular than others among the folks in this nation. The latest list for the most popular dog breeds was just revealed and while Labrador retrievers hold fast at number one for another year, there has been some movement on this list with the other breeds, according to MSN News on Feb. 26.

The American Kennel Club rankings for the most popular dog breed in 2014 were released Thursday and the Labrador retriever, German shepherd and the Golden retriever hold the top three spots, as they did on last year’s list. The number four spot for the most popular dog went to the bulldog, which has moved up one spot from the 2013 American Kennel Club list to take over the number four spot for 2014.

The bulldog pushed the beagle down to the number five spot, even though that breed won the Westminster Dog Show this year. The poodle moved up a spot and is now at number seven, up from number eight spot in 2013.

The Rottweiler is down to number ten, from its number nine spot last year. Gone from the top 10 list is the Dachshund, which was the number 10 dog in 2013. The French bulldog is new to the list this year and it is already at the number nine spot.

According to the AKC press release, the bulldog holds its highest ranking on this list than ever before. The French bulldog breaks into this list at number nine and it is the first time it has hit the top ten in nearly 100 years, according to the AKC.org.

Here is the list for the top 10 of the most popular dog breeds for 2014: 

1. Labrador Retriever

2. German Shepherd 

3. Golden Retriever 

4. Bulldog 

5. Beagle 

6. Yorkshire Terrier

7. Poodle 

8. Boxer 

9. French Bulldog 

10. Rottweiler

Check out the full list of rankings for AKC’s Most Popular Dog List of 2014 and see where your dog breed stands today! There are 178 dog breeds ranked on this list and it also offers year to year comparisons back to 2009.

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Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws "Underdog Grant" Application 2015!

Artown’s 15th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 12

10am-5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center

www.ArtPawsReno.com 

art paws UNDERDOG GRANT APPLICATIOn

animal aid organization _________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE__________________________________________________

EIN ~ 501©3 designation___________________________________________________ 

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________

contact name____________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE____________________________________________________

Contact phone number___________________________________________________

ADDRESS (if different)_____________________________________________________

CONTACT EMAIL (IF DIFFERENT)______________________________________________

You are applying for one third of the proceeds from this year’s Annual Art Paws event, to be held the second Sunday in July at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503 from 10am to 5pm. In the past, grant awards have amounted to more than $3,000 each. 

A complete Art Paws Grant Application must include all of the below numbered criteria, in order, with headings for each. Applications need to be typed in Times Roman 12 pt. font with 1 1/2 line-spacing, except the cover page which can be handwritten. Submit with four (4) additional copies (5 total) by the due date. No exceptions will be allowed.  All applications are required to be postdated on or before April 15, 2015.

The proceeds from Art Paws will be divided into three grants. One of which will be the Art Paws People’s Choice Award, which is decided by the voting public at the actual Art Paws event. 

The other two Art Paws Grants, of which you are applying for one, will be given on the basis of need to two local animal aid organizations.

ART PAWS UNDERDOG GRANT CRITERIA 

1. Mission Statement (up to one paragraph)                                       

2. Financial Statement (up to one-page explanation of last year’s income & expenses that shows fiscal responsibility)                       

3. Yearly Budget (all expected income for this year & anticipated expenses including a breakdown and explanation of overhead expenses)                                                           

4. Wish List (up to a half-page of desired and feasible items, continuing education, or organization “expansions”)

5. Volunteer Involvement (up to a half-page detailing numbers and hours of last year’s volunteers, emphasis on increasing volunteer involvement this year)

6. Biggest Success Story (up to a half-page explanation)                                           

7. Plan for Growth (up to a half-page explanation defining how our grant would help)

8. Non-profit designation

The Art Paws Underdog Grant will be awarded on the basis of need to two local animal aid organizations, emphasis given to groups that quantify their animal aid.  The organization must have been in operation for a minimum of three years.

For the purposes of this grant, LOCAL is defined as a Nevada organization within 75 miles of Reno.  Furthermore, for the purposes of this grant, ANIMAL AID is defined as “animal welfare” as the primary organizational focus.

If you are granted funds from this Art Paws Grant, we will include: 

1. Event Participation: 

      One FREE booth vendor space at Artown’s Annual Art Paws event to be held the second Sunday in July.

2. Cross Marketing:

      Art Paws’ press release and logo for event cross-marketing use in your organization’s e-blasts, newsletters, website, blogs, and other social media outlets; Art Paws will reciprocate with you in all        promotion materials, social media, and event day announcements.

Submit your typed grant application with 4 copies of your application by April 15^th, 2015 to:

Artown’s 15^th Annual Art Paws

P.O. Box 8997

Reno, NV 89507

For more information about Artown’s 15th Annual Art Paws and special non-profit vendor options, visit www.ArtPawsReno.com.

FINE PRINT:

Handwritten applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Decisions regarding awarded grants will be made by the Art Paws Grant Committee.  All decisions are final. Two Art Paws Grants will be announced by May 15^th 2015. Additionally, The People’s Choice Art Paws Grant will be decided by the voting public of this year’s 15^th Annual Art Paws, on Sunday, July 12, 2015. The winning animal aid organizations are only eligible to receive one grant per year, with NO consecutive yearly awards.

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