Press Releases

  Requests Advisory Opinion From FEC on Status of Member and Affiliated Clubs On Friday, August 10, 2007 a request was filed with the General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) seeking an opinion on whether the American Kennel Club® and its member and affiliate dog clubs are "membership organizations" as defined under relevant […]

Taking the Time to Pick the Right Breed Makes You The Real Hero With the release of the action adventure movie Underdog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by (c) Disney Enterprises, Inc., Underdog is a live re-make […]

  The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has announced the resignation of Connie Pearcy, the Assistant Vice President of the Internal Consulting Group (ICG) and the promotion of Kristi Munchel from Senior Consultant to Director of ICG, effective July 30, 2007. AKC's Internal Consulting Group provides business consulting services to AKC divisions; identifies opportunities to improve […]

-- Second Annual Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Asa Mays -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) today announced it has awarded scholarships to 23 students from 19 U.S. accredited schools of veterinary medicine. These scholarships include the Chairman's Award, the President’s Award and the Dr. Asa Mays Award, each in the amount […]

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  In response to the federal Indictment of Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick and three other men alleging that they have sponsored dog fighting, the American Kennel Club® has issued the following statement: The American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the […]

The American Kennel Club® announces today that Nature's Recipe® brand dog food has signed on as a sponsor of the fifth annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day), a nationwide initiative that educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and their […]

Whether you're looking for tips on training, grooming and health or are currently considering adding a precious pup to the family this September, be sure to mark "AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day" on your calendar. This month-long celebration involves hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities for […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® Conditional Registration program is now available for any AKC®-registered dog whose parent, through DNA testing, is found to be unidentifiable. Rather than canceling the registrations of the individual dog, all of its littermates and all of their offspring, AKC will change affected dogs’ registration to the conditional […]

New York, NY -The American Kennel Club® has announced that an AKC® “Educational Match” will be held Saturday, September 29th on the grounds of the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, N.J. AKC held the first Educational Match in Raleigh, NC in March 2007. The purpose of these events is to offer the general public and […]