Press Releases

Dog Lovers Can Vote For Their Favorite Cartoon Canine Now at www.pawnation.com/category/akc-top-125dogs New York, NY – Underscoring America’s love affair with dogs and celebrating its 125th Anniversary of the American Kennel Club (AKC) on September 17, 2009, the organization has collaborated with AOL’s PawNation.com to compile a list of the Top 125 Dogs in Popular […]

New York, NY –The American Kennel Club® and Cat Fanciers’ Association® are pleased to announce the results of the Meet the Breeds™ Art Contest. "Best in Show – Overall" and "Best in Show – Dog" were awarded to Alyssa, a 16-year– old 9th grader from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT. Alyssa’s portrait of a […]

  -- It’s Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority -- New York, NY – Americans have embraced dog ownership for centuries, and many people today view their dogs as cherished members of the family. Owning a dog is not a right, however, but a privilege that must be respected and nurtured. It’s crucial […]

-- Seventeen Vet Tech Students Honored -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bayer, K9 Advantix® along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Bayer K9 Advantix Veterinary Technician Scholarships. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and 15 […]

  – "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2009 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award.  The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. "The AKC […]

Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated debate of all is– Dogs or Cats.  Having been our faithful companions for centuries, […]

Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com   For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated […]

FACT SHEET As we all know, romance and marriage are fleeting in Hollywood.  One love affair that stays constant, however, is the one between celebrities and their dogs and or cats.  Long time dog lover Paul McCartney owned an Old English Sheepdog named Martha in the sixties with his first wife Linda.  It doesn’t look […]

Meet 200 Cat and Dog Breeds, Play Interactive Games, Declare Your Allegiance to Cats or Dogs, Download Virtual Bumper Stickers and Buy Tickets for the Event @ www.meetthebreeds.com New York, NY – Attention all dog and cat lovers, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – invite you to log on […]

  –– Scholarships Awarded With Support from Royal Canin, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and AKC Canine Health Foundation The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today it has awarded scholarships to 25 students from 19 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited schools of veterinary medicine. Sponsors are broken down as follows: Royal […]