Press Releases

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Timothy Thomas has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Thomas will join the staff on January 4, 2010 and will cover shows in the Florida and southeastern portion of the United States. "Tim’s broad background in and passion for the sport along with his […]

-- Chicago, Seattle and Detroit Go to the Dogs While Baltimore, Philadelphia and Houston Are the Cat's Meow -- New York, NY – While both cats and dogs have been our faithful companions for centuries, it turns out that dog owners bark louder that cat owners purr when it comes to voicing their love for […]

Persians and Bassets and Beagles! Oh My! New York, NY- In honor of Meet the Breeds™ presented by PetPartners, Inc., the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Cat Fanciers' Association® (CFA) will release packs of  pet impersonators – people donning life-like dog and cat masks – on to New York City streets on Wednesday, October 14th. […]

New York, NY – Earlier today the American Kennel Club® and many proud dog fanciers took part in the annual Columbus Day Parade on New York City's Fifth Avenue which is the world's largest celebration of Italian-American culture. For the first time ever in the parade's 65 year history, the procession included rare Italian dog […]

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 American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Illinois Capital Kennel Club (ICKC) of Springfield, Illinois has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for taking an active role in fighting anti-dog legislation in its community. The ICKC received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2009– Lynne Clements […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced recently that Lynne Clements of the Clackamas Kennel Club in Oregon City, Oregon has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for educating the public about purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. Clements received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2009–Danita Slattin of […]

The American Kennel Club® announced recently that Danita Slattin, President of the Sussex Spaniel Club of America and resident of Greencastle, Indiana has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for promoting responsible dog ownership. Slattin received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2009–the Illinois Capital Kennel Club and […]

Meet the Breeds at Jacob Javits Center on October 17-18, 2009: Event of the Century for Dog & Cat Lovers   The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) invite every doggie devotee and feline fan from the tri-state area and beyond to attend Meet the Breeds presented by Pet Partners, Inc. […]

Rare Italian Dog Breeds Make Debut in Celebration of Meet the Breeds Event The American Kennel Club® is proud to announce its participation in the 65th Annual Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture, on Monday, October 12th from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Fifth Avenue between 47th  and 79th streets. For […]