-Organization is An Advocate for Breed Preservation & Dogs Everywhere- On September 17, 1884, a group of 12 dedicated sportsmen from local dog clubs convened to form the American Kennel Club® (AKC®).  135 years later, the AKC has grown into the world’s largest not-for-profit dog registry and is the second oldest amateur sport-governing body in the […]

"As the big hound is, so will the pup be."-- Irish Proverb New York -- It’s no surprise that Ireland has produced many immortal writers, poets and musicians, but did you know there are several dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, the American Kennel […]

Now that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has chosen his vice president, it's time for him to concentrate on another important selection: family dog. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) announced today that the public has elected a Poodle as their breed of choice for the Obama family. The AKC launched its poll to find a […]

In celebration of its 138th anniversary, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and governing body of dog sports, is excited to announce the launch of its digital library. “The AKC houses an expansive library with a tremendous amount of history,” said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. “It’s exciting to offer […]

AKC Petcare LLC’s New Grooming and Boarding Space AKC Canine Retreat Grand Opening February 11th Luxury retail pet care space aims to redefine grooming, training and boarding.

  New York, NY - The American Kennel Club announced today that MMI Genomics, Inc., manufacturer of the Canine Heritage® Breed Test, the first DNA-based test to identify the breed composition for mixed-breed dogs, will join as a sponsor of the AKC Canine Partnerssm program. The Canine Heritage® Breed Test can help owners unravel the […]

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce that the official bronze statue of Sgt. Stubby, a distinguished World War I war dog will be housed permanently at the AKC Museum of the Dog. The sculpture will be unveiled on May 23, 2019. The statue, “Stubby Salutes,” created by renowned sculptor […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that 12 exceptional students from 11 states have been awarded American Kennel Club (AKC®) Junior Scholarships for 2021 in Companion and Performance events.  The scholarships are offered to high school and college students. […]

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) officially joined the ranks of the American Kennel Club on July 1, 2003. As of this date the Toller will enjoy regular status as an AKC-recognized breed in the Sporting Group, and the addition will round out the total number of AKC-recognized breeds to 150. Coincidentally, this Canadian […]

-- Meet the Breeds Wows Record Crowds at Javits -- New York, NY– Last month the American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association hosted the second edition of Meet the Breeds presented by Pet Partners, Inc., Your Partner in Pet Healthcare. Attended by more than 39,000 people in the tri-state area, the world’s largest showcase […]