American Kennel Club Offers New Training Program to Make Your Puppy the S.T.A.R. of the Community
The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting time for any household. But what happens if your cute, cuddly pup turns into a chewing, barking, digging, and eating machine? Before long it becomes clear that your new arrival means there's a lot for you to do, and even more for him to learn. To […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-offers-new-training-program-to-make-your-puppy-th/
| February 23, 2009
American Kennel Club Congratulates Westminster Best in Show Winner Stump
The Sussex Spaniel is a True Original: Among the First AKC Registered Breeds in History "Stump" and owner-handler Scott Sommer won Best in Show at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Show. The American Kennel Club®, a non-profit organization whose rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year including the famed Westminster Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-congratulates-westminster-best-in-show-winner-stu/
| February 11, 2009
Tune in to the Television Premiere of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
January 31st at 8 p.m. on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba invite you to tune in for the eighth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 8 PM (ET/PT). Nearly 3,000 of the world’s top dogs vied for honors in Long […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tune-in-to-the-television-premiere-of-the-akc-eukanuba-national-champi/
| January 27, 2009
American Kennel Club Teams up with Activ8 to Seek Sponsorship Opportunities
The AKC® announced today that it has arranged for Activ8 Marketing, LLC., a full service media and sponsorship representation company, to identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities on its behalf. They will be working to match sponsors with AKC’s numerous mission-driven programs such as AKC Meet the Breeds®, AKC Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-teams-up-with-activ8-to-seek-sponsorship-opportun/
| January 26, 2009
Labrador Retriever Holds Firm in Top Spot on AKC’s List of Most Popular Dogs in America
-- AKC Celebrates 125th Anniversary with a Look Back at First AKC Registered Breeds in History -- For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008 registration statistics released today by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) But, while more than twice as many Labs were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-firm-in-top-spot-on-akcs-list-of-most-popular/
| January 21, 2009
AKC Welcomes Irish Red and White Setter, Pyrenean Shepherd and Norwegian Buhund
Three Breeds Gain Full AKC Recognition The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome the Irish Red and White Setter, the Pyrenean Shepherd and the Norwegian Buhund as the 159th, 160th, and the 161st AKC® registered breeds. The Irish Red and White Setter will join the Sporting Group while both the Pyrenean Shepherd and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-irish-red-and-white-setter-pyrenean-shepherd-and-norwegia/
| December 31, 2008
American Kennel Club Seeks Fanciers for 2009 AKC Internship Program
The American Kennel Club® is seeking interns for summer 2009. Students will be selected for paid eight-week internships running June 1 – July 24, 2009 at either the New York headquarters or the Raleigh operations facility. The AKC’s internship program aims to nurture the professional development of college students with a profound interest in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-seeks-fanciers-for-2009-akc-internship-program/
| December 19, 2008
Joan Savage Named 2008 AKC Breeder of The Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship New York, NY — Joan Savage of Banks, OR was honored with the 2008 AKC Breeder of the Year Award at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 14, 2008. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/joan-savage-named-2008-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 16, 2008
AKC Offers Advice On Naming Biden’s German Shepherd Pup
New York, NY- With the Biden family pondering over what to name their new German Shepherd pup, the American Kennel Club is offering up a list of most popular dog names in the U.S.A. AKC's recent survey of 2007 registration statistics showed that "Lady" and "Bear" topped the list for females and males respectively. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-offers-advice-on-naming-bidens-german-shepherd-pup/
| December 14, 2008
AKC Survey Finds Dog Owners Willing to Kick Caffeine Addiction for Canine Affection
Current Economic Woes No Competition For Americans’ Dedication to Their Dogs A survey conducted this month by the American Kennel Club® shows that despite a tough economy, pet owners are willing to sacrifice many daily luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions. The survey of over 1,000 people on www.akc.org found […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-survey-finds-dog-owners-willing-to-kick-caffeine-addiction-for-can/
| December 8, 2008