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Press Releases
Group Honorees Named for the American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
- "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - Today the American Kennel Club® announced the seven group recipients of the 2007 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. "It is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the-year/
| August 27, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Tulsa, Oklahoma Will Host 2008 National Agility Championships
Three Day Competition Slated For Newly Renovated Facilities at Expo Square New York, NY— Today the American Kennel Club® announced that the National Agility Championship will be held at Ford Truck and Mustang arenas in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 28-30, 2008. This is the second time the state will host the AKC® National Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-tulsa-oklahoma-will-host-2008-national/
| June 25, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Defeat the Proposed Changes to the Pennsylvania Dog Law Regulations
Last year, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell requested that the Department of Agriculture develop new dog law regulations. With little input from potentially affected parties, the resulting proposals, as published in January, attempt to impose many egregious requirements upon Pennsylvania dog breeders, including: Requiring licensing of thousands of small residential hobby and show breeding households under a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/defeat-the-proposed-changes-to-the-pennsylvania-dog-law-regulations/
| April 30, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
"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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-irish-dog-breeds-in-spirit-of-st-patri/
| March 12, 2007
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Congratulates English Springer Spaniel James
- Same Dog Sweeps both Westminster and AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - Last night the stunning English Springer Spaniel, Ch Felicity's Diamond Jim, known as "James" of Fairfax Station, VA handled by Kellie L. Fitzgerald won the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. James is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Allen Patton, R. Dehmel and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-congratulates-english-springer-spaniel-james/
| February 14, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club And Walt Disney Home Entertainment Team Up Again With ‘Air Buddies’
-- Disney DVD Will Include Insert with Breed Information -- New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® and Walt Disney Home Entertainment announced today that they are joining together on another initiative to help inform viewers about the joys and responsibilities of owning a dog. Air Buddies, an all-new movie now on Disney DVD, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-walt-disney-home-entertainment-team-up-again/
| January 3, 2007
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Hosts Charity Brunch With Bonhams Auction House
- Annual Event Features Unique Opportunity for Dog Owners and Art Lovers - In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® is once again hosting a charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon. Dog lovers, art aficionados and their canine companions are invited to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-hosts-charity-brunch-with-bonhams-auction-hou/
| December 22, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Honors Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Greater Panama City Dog Fancier’s Association, Inc. (GPCDFA) of Panama City, Fla. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. GPCDFA, recognized for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-greater-panama-city-dog-fanciers-associati/
| December 5, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lake Cumberland Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Lake Cumberland Kennel Club (LCKC) of Somerset, Ky. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. LCKC received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lake-cumberland-kennel-club-with-a-communi/
| December 5, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Oshkosh Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Oshkosh Kennel Club (OKC) of Oshkosh, Wis. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. Oshkosh Kennel Club received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-oshkosh-kennel-club-with-a-community-achie/
| December 5, 2006