-- 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 […]

The American Kennel Club has long been regarded as the pre-eminent purebred dog registry in the United States. Indeed, we govern the sport of purebred dogs and have the largest and only not-for-profit all-breed registry in the country. But our visibility and ability to influence go beyond our borders, extending across the globe. We enjoy […]

  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 […]

It is sometimes beneficial in both our personal and our professional lives to step back and take a longer perspective of what we have achieved and what we seek. Our natural inclination is to focus on just today and tomorrow. Today I want to share with you some longer range evaluation of just how AKC […]

New York, NY—The American Kennel Club® has announced that the Invisible Fence® Brand has signed on as a sponsor of the fifth annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day), a nationwide initiative that educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and […]

  In response to reports earlier today that Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick has reached a deal with prosecutors and will plead guilty to crimes associated with dog fighting, the American Kennel Club® has issued the following statement from AKC's Chairman of the Board, Ron Menaker: "While we are pleased to hear that the Vick […]

As an organization of dog lovers, we have all been deeply impacted by the news of NFL quarterback Michael Vick's federal indictment for alleged involvement in the illegal and barbaric "sport" of dog fighting. While this story is distressing and brings up intense emotions in all of us, there is a silver lining. It is […]

Taking the Time to Pick the Right Breed Makes You The Real Hero With the release of the action adventure movie Underdog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by (c) Disney Enterprises, Inc., Underdog is a live re-make […]

The American Kennel Club® announces today that Nature's Recipe® brand dog food has signed on as a sponsor of the fifth annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day), a nationwide initiative that educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and their […]