Press Releases

AKC-CAR Featured Live on NBC's 'Today Show'   Gail Miller, spokesperson for the AKC, appeared live on the nationally televised program, "Today," to discuss the importance of microchipping. The segment focused on a Washington state family, whose dog was lost nearly six years ago but was recovered and returned home because of a microchip. Miller […]

  Updated Information — 2:00 PM, 9.24.04 New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR) continue to work closely with the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) to assist animals affected by Hurricane Ivan. With Hurricane Jeanne expected to hit the Florida coast some time this weekend, animals […]

Updated Information — 4:30 PM, 9.22.04 New York, NY – In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), are working closely with the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) to help animals in areas of Alabama and North Carolina. The AKC is in the process of […]

On Saturday, September 18, Saber, a Collie, and this year's Search and Rescue Dog ACE Award recipient and Saydee, a Miniature Schnauzer, this year's Therapy Dog ACE Award recipient, were honored at the Fort Worth Kennel Club show. Saber and Saydee were each presented with plaques honoring them from The American Kennel Club. Saber's owner, […]

-- Governors of Alaska, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Tennessee all designate Responsible Dog Ownership Days--   New York, NY – In honor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 17, 2004, (the AKC’s 120th anniversary) the AKC and many of its affiliated clubs have received support – in the form or proclamations and […]

-- 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 […]