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Meet the Breeds

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  • October 17th-18th Javits Center, New York
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  • 160 Breeds of Dog. 41 Breeds of Cat. 1 Place. 2 Days to Meet Them All.

    On October 17 & 18th, 2009 the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) hosted 36,000 people over two days at Meet the Breeds™ presented by PetPartners, Inc., in New York City.  With the participation of nearly 200 dog clubs and cat councils and the support of over 100 vendors and 16 sponsors, the event was an unqualified success, featuring more than 115,000 square feet of dog and cat festivities.

     

    Meet the Breeds showcased the joys of pet ownership to an audience of dog and cat lovers who were eager to learn about the diversity of breeds and responsible pet ownership in a welcoming and positive setting.  This family-friendly event also educated children of all ages –including local Girl, Boy and Cub Scout troops–and helped them create lasting memories with dogs and cats.

     

    The vendor booths offered every imaginable product for pets and their owners, five ongoing demonstration rings (featuring law enforcement K9s, grooming, agility, obedience and an interactive 'Cat Idol' showcase and more) entertained attendees all day long and complemented the main attraction: nearly 200 individually decorated breed booths where the public interacted with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learned about their history and unique attributes directly from the experts.

     

    The event also hosted a few "boldface names" including fashion designer Michael Kors and famed columnist Cindy Adams who brought along her dogs Jazzy and Juicy to greet the huge crowds at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America’s booth. Whoopi Goldberg, co-host on "The View" and Mario Lopez, host of "Extra" also attended to tape segments for their respective programs. Read More...

     

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    Meet the Breeds News & Updates:

    October 28, 2009:  Meet the Breeds Best Booth in Show Winners

     

    October 14, 2009:  Results Revealed: Dog Lovers Make Their Bark Heard In Nationwide 'Pet Preference' Poll

     

    October 13, 2009:  Army Of Larger-Than-Life Pets Unleashed On Streets Of NYC

     

    October 12, 2009:  AKC and Italian Dog Breeds Make Debut in NYC's Columbus Day Parade

     

    October 12, 2009:  Cats And Dogs Take Over Financial Markets

     

    October 7, 2009:  Cat Lovers Unite: Less Than Two-Weeks Left to Make Your "Meow" Heard in Debate of the Century

     

    October 7, 2009:  160 Breeds of Dog. 41 Breeds of Cat. 2 Days. One Place to Meet Them All.

     

    September 16, 2009:  Winners Announced in Meet the Breeds™ Student Art Contest

     

    September 16, 2009:  Over 80 Legislators Will be Joining Meet the Breeds as Honorary Chairs

     

    August 18, 2009:  Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet

     

    August 12, 2009:  Celebrities Gone Wild for Cats and Dogs

     

    June 29, 2009:  American Kennel Club & Cat Fanciers' Association Celebrate All-American Dogs & Cats for 4th of July

     

    June 29, 2009:  American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers' Association Launch Website Devoted to World's Largest Showcase of Dog & Cat Breeds

     

    June 5, 2009: Calling All Student Artists: Meet the Breeds Art Contest Entries Are Open

     

    March 20, 2009:  AKC and Cat Fanciers’ Association Debut ‘Meet The Breeds’ At New York City’s Javits Center

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