AKC Educational Match at Hunterdon Developmental Center Invites Dog Lovers to Learn About the World of Canine Competition The American Kennel Club® (AKC) will hold an AKC Educational Match on Saturday, September 29th on the grounds of the Hunterdon Developmental Center (HDC) in Clinton, N.J. In the world of canine competition, the word "match" […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2008 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, will be presented to the recipients on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. A larger […]

  -- Simulcast on Animal Planet and Discovery Channels On Super Bowl Weekend -- The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba announced today that the seventh annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will premiere as a simulcast on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel Saturday, February 2, 2008. Check your local listings to confirm air times. The event will […]

  Over 370 AKC Events Held Nationwide; 5,000 Pet Promise Signatures New York, NY -- Demonstrating again that the dog is truly man's best friend, the American Kennel Club® has wrapped up its fifth annual celebration of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day. More than 370 affiliated clubs and other organizations marked the day by hosting […]

The day for trick or treating will soon be here, yet, neither tricks nor too many treats are good for your dog and Halloween can certainly be a scary experience for your pet. Here are some tips from the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) to ensure a safe and Happy "Howloween" with your dog: If you […]

-- Cancer Survivor Savannah Colquitt To Be Honored Guest at Planet's Greatest Dog Show -- The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba will host eight-year-old Savannah Colquitt of Georgia as a VIP guest at the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Savannah is traveling to the show courtesy of Dreams Come True, an organization that grants dreams for […]

-Kimberly Kelly Santini to Sign Limited Edition Prints of "Many Faces"- The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce that Kimberly Kelly Santini of Lake Orion, Mich. is the winning artist in the fifth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship commemorative art poster competition. The winning piece, entitled "Many Faces", is an acrylic painting laid […]

  Deck the Halls with AKC Toys, Games and Treats! The holiday season is right around the corner and AKC licensed merchandise includes products which are sure to please both canines and their human companions! From "dog-a-licious" treats to Rubik's Cubes to plush stuffed animals for kids and canines—there's an AKC item for everyone on […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that same-day video coverage of the Bred-by-Exhibitor groups will be provided on www.akc.org. In addition, the preliminary competition of the Eukanuba World Challenge will be shown. The Eukanuba World Challenge is a new international competition --the first event of its kind -- which will feature top dogs […]

  Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Barbara Miller of Glen Head, NY was honored with the 2007 AKC Breeder of the Year Award at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 1, 2007. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]