New York, NY – The Penn Ridge Kennel Club (PRKC) of Hilltown Township, Penn. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for promoting responsible dog ownership. The PRKC received one of three awards for the second quarter of 2009 (Lori Finlayson of the Mid-Continent Kennel Club and the […]

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 […]

Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com   For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated […]

FACT SHEET As we all know, romance and marriage are fleeting in Hollywood.  One love affair that stays constant, however, is the one between celebrities and their dogs and or cats.  Long time dog lover Paul McCartney owned an Old English Sheepdog named Martha in the sixties with his first wife Linda.  It doesn’t look […]

Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated debate of all is– Dogs or Cats.  Having been our faithful companions for centuries, […]

-- Seventeen Vet Tech Students Honored -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bayer, K9 Advantix® along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Bayer K9 Advantix Veterinary Technician Scholarships. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and 15 […]

  – "AKC Breeder of the Year" to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2009 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. "The AKC […]

New York, NY –The American Kennel Club® and Cat Fanciers’ Association® are pleased to announce the results of the Meet the Breeds™ Art Contest. "Best in Show – Overall" and "Best in Show – Dog" were awarded to Alyssa, a 16-year– old 9th grader from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT. Alyssa’s portrait of a […]

  -- It’s Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority -- New York, NY – Americans have embraced dog ownership for centuries, and many people today view their dogs as cherished members of the family. Owning a dog is not a right, however, but a privilege that must be respected and nurtured. It’s crucial […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®), the leading not-for-profit advocating for the purebred dog as a family companion, responsible dog ownership and the health and well-being of all dogs has announced that DoggedHealth.com (www.DoggedHealth.com) will be the exclusive "vet-approved" health and wellness content provider for the AKC’s e-newsletter, YourAKC. YourAKC reaches over […]