Press Releases

  -- It’s Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority -- New York, NY – Americans have embraced dog ownership for centuries, and many people today view their dogs as cherished members of the family. Owning a dog is not a right, however, but a privilege that must be respected and nurtured. It’s crucial […]

-- Seventeen Vet Tech Students Honored -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bayer, K9 Advantix® along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Bayer K9 Advantix Veterinary Technician Scholarships. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and 15 […]

  – "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2009 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award.  The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. "The AKC […]

Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated debate of all is– Dogs or Cats.  Having been our faithful companions for centuries, […]

Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com   For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated […]

FACT SHEET As we all know, romance and marriage are fleeting in Hollywood.  One love affair that stays constant, however, is the one between celebrities and their dogs and or cats.  Long time dog lover Paul McCartney owned an Old English Sheepdog named Martha in the sixties with his first wife Linda.  It doesn’t look […]

  –– Scholarships Awarded With Support from Royal Canin, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and AKC Canine Health Foundation The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today it has awarded scholarships to 25 students from 19 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited schools of veterinary medicine. Sponsors are broken down as follows: Royal […]

Meet 200 Cat and Dog Breeds, Play Interactive Games, Declare Your Allegiance to Cats or Dogs, Download Virtual Bumper Stickers and Buy Tickets for the Event @ www.meetthebreeds.com New York, NY – Attention all dog and cat lovers, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – invite you to log on […]

New York, NY—The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence® Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days). A nationwide initiative in its seventh year, AKC RDO Days engage dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]

  New York, NY – The Bakersfield Obedience Training Club (BOTC) of Bakersfield, Calif. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for its work with legislators to promote effective canine legislation and collaborate with local shelters. The BOTC received one of three awards for the second quarter of […]