Press Releases

-- Dogs Find New Homes After Dangerous Hurricanes -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) coordinated with Northwest Airlines Cargo to ship twenty-five displaced dogs, left homeless after Hurricanes Charley and Frances, to rescue groups and foster homes around the country. Twenty dogs from […]

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  Southeast Florida Combined Specialties must cancel their September 17, 2004 shows, due to the conditions resulting from the recent hurricanes. Due to the after effects of the recent hurricanes, the Boca Raton Dog Club regrets they must cancel their shows on September 18 & 19, 2004. They regret any inconvenience to their exhibitors and pray for their safety in these […]

In honor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 17, 2004, the AKC and many of its affiliated clubs have received support – in the form of proclamations and congratulatory letters -- from numerous government officials, including the governors of Alaska, North Carolina, and California. At least seven proclamations and one letter of congratulations […]

  The American Kennel Club (AKC) has announced a collaboration with United Airlines to offer discounted fares for fanciers and their dogs traveling to AKC events. Discounts will be available to anyone traveling to or from an AKC event with a 2-night minimum stay. Depending on class of service and how far in advance of […]

Updated Information - 9:10 AM, 8.31.04 The American Kennel Club (AKC), through its affiliate organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), continues to work closely with The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC), to make supplies and offer other assistance to the areas still affected by Hurricane Charley. FAKC President Diane Albers is working diligently to […]

-- 450 Events Nationwide Celebrate Man's Best Friend and Bring Attention to Responsibilities of Dog Ownership -- The American Kennel Club has declared Friday, September 17, "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day," and announced hundreds of events to be held nationwide throughout the month of September. The goal of the initiative - being held for the […]

The AKC Employee Events Team (EET) sponsored the "Dog Days of Summer" on Friday, August 20, 2004. Two hot dog carts were stationed in front of the Raleigh office. In addition to the hot dogs with all the fixin's, each employee received a 22-ounce stadium cup with the AKC logo. Beautiful sunny weather added to […]

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 […]

  In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were established in 1998 to honor our Fancy’s best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national level. […]