Press Releases

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Lucille Perry, of Grants Pass, Oregon, has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The Rogue Valley Kennel Club, a group in which she serves as public education coordinator and legislative liaison, nominated Perry. Perry was […]

Award Ceremony Featured on National Broadcast of AKC/Eukanuba National Championship The recipients of the AKC Breeder of the Year Award, Dave and Peggy Helming of Flemington, N.J., were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, January 14. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to […]

-- Tiny Terrier Poised to Overtake the Great Golden Retriever as Second Most Popular Dog in U.S.-- New York, NY — For the 15th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to AKC® registration figures released today. The Golden Retriever held onto the number two spot and the […]

The American Kennel Club® is seeking new interns for the summer of 2006 as part of their popular internship program. Students will be selected for paid eight-week internships at either the New York headquarters or the Raleigh facility. The program will run June 5 - July 28, 2006. Dating back to the summer of 2002, […]

-- John Emms' "The New Forest Hounds," Valued at $800,000 - $1.2 million, to be Auctioned -- New York, NY - In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® is once again hosting a charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 12, 2006, from 10 a.m. to noon. Dog lovers, art aficionados […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced today that William Speck has been reappointed to his previous position of Assistant Vice President of Performance Events. Speck retired from AKC as AVP in 2003 but continued to serve as a consultant to the Performance Events Department. "Like a good Retriever, Bill keeps coming back," joked John Lyons, […]

More Canine Victims of the Hurricanes Airlifted Out of Ravaged Area Continuing its efforts to aid the canine victims of the hurricane affected areas, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), along with its affiliate AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), airlifted 4,000 pounds of furry passengers to Illinois and Wisconsin. This is the sixth airlift of […]

--AKC ® Recommends Parents Teach Responsible Dog Ownership - Put "My First AKC Puppy Kit" by Steiff Under the Tree-- New York , N.Y. - A cute, cuddly puppy is tops on many Christmas lists this year. Tempting though it may be to grant your children's holiday wish, the holidays are not the ideal time […]

Annual Benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Has Raised Nearly $3 Million to Date New York, NY — The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that it will sanction the renowned Decatur County – St. Jude World's Largest Coon Hunt. The event, which has been raising funds for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital for […]

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club (AKC®) and the Intrepid Sea , Air & Space Museum will present the DOGNY Heroic Military Working Dog Award during a Veteran's Day Ceremony. The ceremony will take place Friday, November 11 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue at […]