Old money, steady habits and home to one of the oldest institutions in the country. Connecticut is associated with many things, both good and bad.  The state has an official insect (the European Mantis), hero (Nathan Hale), and even a state troubadour (Pierce Campbell) but when it comes to man’s best friend and feline, Connecticut […]

AKC and CFA Reveal the Inner Dog & Cat Of Each Cast Member of MTV's Popular Reality Show From barking loudly about who has a crush on who to clawing over a boyfriend at the club, each week the cast of MTV's The Jersey Shore find themselves fighting like cats and dogs. Inspired by New […]

Tomatoes, the Turnpike, big hair and Washington Crossing the Delaware. New Jersey is associated many things, both good and bad.  The state has an official insect (the honeybee), folk dance (the square dance), and even a state dinosaur (the Hadrosaurus Foulkii) but when it comes to man’s best friend and feline, New Jersey comes up […]

Including the family dog in the family vacation plans this summer can be a great alternative to sending Rover off to the local kennel. By planning ahead, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable trip for you and your cherished canine companion. The American Kennel Club provides tips on what you need to know: By […]

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 […]

  The dog paddle may seem like it comes naturally to dogs – and for some it does – but even the best swimmers need some training. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) helps dog owners teach their four-legged friends how to swim and be safe around the pool so they can beat the summer heat […]

Daily Life Smaller dogs don’t necessarily need to work off loads of energy, so they are quite suitable for apartment life. But not all small dogs live to be lap warmers! Certain breeds like Dachshunds or small terriers would also love country life and the opportunity to run around on a farm. If your family […]

From skateboarding dogs to cats working the runway, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to meet these and more than 200 different dog and cat breeds up close and personal when the American Kennel Club (AKC®) and The International Cat Association (TICA) host the fourth annual AKC Meet the Breeds® event October 20 & 21 […]

American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers' Association Lend a Paw to Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell  On October 14, 2009 New York, NY– American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Cat Fanciers' Association® (CFA) announced today that Meet the Breeds™ Chairperson, Gina DiNardo, will ring the NASDAQ opening bell on October 14th 2009 on behalf of leading toymaker […]

The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, January 19, that would allow private citizens to remove a dog or cat from a vehicle if they believe that the animal’s health or safety is in danger.  Current Maryland laws only allow law enforcement officers, public safety employees, animal control […]