Press Releases

In recognition of the AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, Mayor Charles Meeker of Raleigh, North Carolina has proclaimed September 17, 2004 as "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day." View the proclamation. The proclamation was delivered to AKC COO John Lyons on August 18, 2004. The AKC Offices in Raleigh will be celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Day […]

  The American Kennel Club® has announced that the number of breeds that may be applied for on a single application has been increased from 13 to 14 in the recent revision of the judging approval process. The 13 breed limit was designed to make any group attainable in two applications. With new breeds being […]

  -- New Scholarship Awarded in Honor of Dr. Asa Mays -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® today announced it has awarded scholarships to 23 students from 16 U.S. accredited schools of veterinary medicine. These scholarships include the Chairman's award, the President’s award and the newly established Dr. Asa Mays award, each […]

  New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® today announced that litter registration discount coupons to Breeder-Exhibitors will continue due to the success of the pilot program. Earlier this year, AKC® distributed a litter registration coupon to all breeders who earned a Bred-By Exhibitor Medallion in 2005 or competed in the Bred-By Exhibitor competition […]

  New York, NY – Whether you're a pooch parent looking for tips on training, grooming and health or are currently considering adding a precious pup to the family, be sure to circle the month of September on your calendar to mark "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day." This month-long celebration involves hundreds of organizations around […]

  New York, NY – The Tibetan Mastiff will become eligible for American Kennel Club® registration on September 1, 2006 and will compete in the Working Group as of January 1, 2007.  Also on January 1, the Plott, which currently competes in the Miscellaneous class, will begin competing in the Hound Group. The Tibetan Mastiff, […]

    NEW YORK, NY– The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to welcome nine students chosen to participate in the 2006 AKC Internship Program. The program isopen to college students primarily with a background and interest in purebred dogs but  qualified applicants from any background will be considered. The program is designed to further […]

The American Kennel Club® announced today that Holly Stump of Ipswitch, Mass. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for her efforts to educate legislators about the dangers of breed-specific legislation. Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, a group in which she serves as board member, nominated Stump. […]

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The American Kennel Club® announced today that Edward Peterson of Middlesex, Vt. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for his dedication to preserving the rights of responsible dog owners. Peterson serves as spokesperson for the Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs. Peterson received one of three awards this quarter - Holly […]