Press Releases

Central Park in autumn splendor was the scene of a very special picnic in honor of Balto, the single representative of canine sculpture in New York City's flagship park. The much loved sculpture by Frederick George Richard Roth depicts the famous sled dog, Balto, who led the team that raced through hurricane-force winds and minus-50-degree […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that usage of its online litter registration service – launched one year ago this month – has now surpassed 100,000 litters in total and accounts for nearly 30 percent of all AKC litter regsitrations. In February 2004, the AKC launched a service […]

Updated Information — 4:00 PM, 10.20.04 New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) applauds the efforts of Diane Albers and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) for all of their accomplishments in aiding the animals affected by the busy hurricane season. FAKC continues to arrange for the transfer of dogs to various […]

  After extensive research into different types of flooring available, the AKC Agility staff has made the decision to use a 3/8" non-slip rubber matting for the surface at the Championship. This rubber matting will replace the surface previously listed in the Nationals Premium List of carpet over padding. This surface is used in agility […]

  New York, NY – The AKC Companion Animal Recovery and AKC Canine Health Foundation have approved funding that will allow Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, at the University of Pennsylvania to continue to study the health of the dogs deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon following the terrorist attacks in September 2001. […]

  New York, NY – The American Kennel Club’s Board of Directors has authorized a donation of up to $1 million to the AKC Canine Health Foundation Endowment Fund. An initial installment of $500,000 will be given outright and an additional $500,000 in matching funds will be made available by AKC for all new donations […]

  New York, NY — President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, announced today a number of executive promotions, as well as the hiring of a new manager in the Public Relations department. In his statement Sprung said, " I am proud of these employees for their outstanding performance and for the fact that […]

  AKC Relief Efforts Continue in the Southeast after Rash of Hurricanes    New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) applauds the efforts of Diane Albers and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) for arranging the transfer of more than 100 dogs – homeless as a result of the hurricanes – to […]

On Sunday, October 3, Kelsie, a West Highland White Terrier and this year's Service Dog ACE Award recipient, was honored at the Montgomery County Kennel Club show. Kelsie was presented with a plaque from The American Kennel Club. Kelsie's owner, Loren Marino of Tom's River, New Jersey, will be presented with a check for $1,000 […]

  The AKC Community Events Team, on behalf of all AKC employees, donated $1,155.00 to the NC State Mobile Veterinary Hospital. The funds are earmarked for the purchase of three sets of left-handed surgical instruments. Presenting the check is AKC Chief Operating Officer, John Lyons and AKC Community Events Team sub-committee chairperson, John Brading. Dr. […]