Press Releases

  New York, NY – Highlights from the August 2006 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors as follows: The Board appointed members to all of the Trial Boards, effective September 1, 2006. The full list is included in the minutes for the August 2006 meeting. The Nominating Committee, which is to nominate candidates for […]

Dog Recognized as Most Accomplished in AKC’s 122-year History New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that a portrait of the most titled dog in AKC® history, the Vizsla CH FC AFC OTCH MACH Legacy’s DeChartay UDX(5) MH, affectionately known as “Chartay”, will be unveiled in a special ceremony at the AKC […]

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the launch of the Veterinary Network Certificate Program which offers all puppies newly registered with the AKC® a complimentary first veterinary office visit with one of the 2,000 practices enrolled in the program.  The AKC encourages owners to register their puppy as soon […]

  The American Kennel Club® today announced the launch of the Full Litter Registration Application pilot program. Breeders now have the option to register an AKC® litter and individually register each puppy in the litter all at the same time using one easy application form. The full litter registration application offers breeders discounted litter and […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the hiring of William H. Deily, Jr. as the Director of Inspections and Investigations. Deily, who replaces the recently retired Steve Robinson, has joined the staff in Raleigh, NC. Deily has extensive background in both the sport of purebred dogs and law enforcement. […]

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 […]