AKC Education Launches Free Resources in ‘Canine Corner’
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) Education Department is proud to introduce The Canine Corner, a free online newsletter packed with content and resources for teachers in grades K-12. “We are excited to offer even more resources to help teachers engage students in and out of the classroom,” said Ashley Jacot, Director of Education. “We are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-education-launches-free-resources-canine-corner/
| March 26, 2021
The AKC National Agility Championship to Air on ESPN2 on March 31
Dogs from around the country put their best paw forward in high energy competition The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce that the AKC National Agility Championship will air on ESPN2.The two-hour competition will be televised on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. This broadcast comes on the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-agility-championship-air-espn2-march-31/
| March 23, 2021
Labrador Retriever Celebrates 30 Years in the Top Spot as French Bulldog Overtakes German Shepherd Dog for Number 2 Spot
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 30th consecutive year. While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-celebrates-30-years-top-spot-french-bulldog-overtakes-german-shepherd-dog-number-2-spot/
| March 16, 2021
American Kennel Club Presents Massachusetts Representative Tackey Chan With AKC Legislator of The Year Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) presented Massachusetts Representative Tackey Chan on March 4, 2021 with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his advocacy for ensuring consumer protections when purchasing a pet in the state. The award was presented by Gale Golden, President of the Framingham District Kennel Club (FDKC), noting “the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-presents-massachusetts-representative-tackey-chan-akc-legislator-year-award/
| March 11, 2021
Stainmaster Announced as Official Flooring Sponsor for AKC Televised Events
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce STAINMASTER® brand as the official flooring sponsor of AKC televised events. “We are thrilled to have this new relationship with STAINMASTER®,” said Dennis. B. Sprung, President and CEO, AKC. “At our shows, we have large […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/stainmaster-announced-official-flooring-sponsor-akc-televised-events/
| March 10, 2021
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2025 Elected
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 9, 2021, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2025 ❖ Rita J. Biddle, Esq, Delegate from the Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc. ❖ Dominic Palleschi Carota, Delegate from the Pharaoh Hound Club of America […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-directors-class-2025-elected/
| March 9, 2021