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Press Releases
Release of Marmaduke Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
With Great Danes set to take center stage in the release of "Marmaduke," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Great Dane Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home. "The Great Dane Club of America […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-marmaduke-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-not-to/
| May 24, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Florida: Oppose Bill Seeking to Put Negative Attributes on Purebred Dogs
Florida Senate Bill 122, sponsored by Senator Larcenia Bullard, will be considered by the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 7th, at 9:00 AM. The bill seeks to require pet dealers to provide purchasers with written notices that impugn the genetic health of purebred dogs and increases fines to unreasonable amounts. The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-oppose-bill-seeking-to-put-negative-attributes-on-purebred-dog/
| April 5, 2010
Chairman's Reports
December 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC’s 125th Anniversary Filled with Celebrations -- Our anniversary year has been filled with celebration, the marking of milestones, and new opportunities. In 1884, the AKC began its all-breed purebred dog registry with just 9 breeds. As of December 30, we will recognize 164 breeds with the addition of the Bluetick Coonhound, Boykin Spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-12/
| December 18, 2009
Legislative Alerts
AKC Opposes Possible Missouri Initiative Petition
The American Kennel Club has learned of an initiative petition effort underway in Missouri that, if successful, would allow Missouri citizens the opportunity to create law that will unreasonably restrict the operations of responsible dog breeders. Similar legislation has failed to garner support in the Missouri Legislature. Missouri law requires proponents of this initiative to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-opposes-possible-missouri-initiative-petition/
| December 17, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: New Orleans to Consider MSN & Breeding Limits
UPDATE: New Orleans City Council MSN Vote Scheduled for November 5 The AKC has confirmed that the New Orleans City Council has delayed the vote on the mandatory spay/neuter proposal until Thursday, November 5. It is imperative that dog owners in the New Orleans area use the next few weeks to continue contacting the city […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-new-orleans-to-consider-msn-breeding-limits/
| October 16, 2009
Press Releases
Results Revealed: Dog Lovers Make Their Bark Heard In Nationwide ‘Pet Preference’ Poll
-- 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/results-revealed-dog-lovers-make-their-bark-heard-in-nationwide-pet-pr/
| October 14, 2009
Press Releases
AKC and Italian Dog Breeds Make Debut in NYC’s Columbus Day Parade
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-italian-dog-breeds-make-debut-in-nycs-columbus-day-parade/
| October 12, 2009
Press Releases
Italian Dog Breeds and the American Kennel Club Say ‘Ciao’ to New York City in the Columbus Day Parade
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/italian-dog-breeds-and-the-american-kennel-club-say-ciao-to-new-york-c/
| October 7, 2009
Press Releases
Cat Lovers Unite: Less Than Two Weeks Left to Make Your ‘Meow’ Heard in Debate of the Century
Dogs Lead Cats 74% To 26% in Title Of America’s Most Preferred Pet: Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com New York, NY – Calling all cat lovers! The Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) is calling on you to cast your vote to pronounce cats America’s most favored pet in the MeetTheBreeds.com pet preference poll. Preliminary results indicate that dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cat-lovers-unite-less-than-two-weeks-left-to-make-your-meow-heard-in-d/
| September 23, 2009
Press Releases
Winners Announced in Meet the Breeds Student Art Contest
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-announced-in-meet-the-breeds-student-art-contest/
| September 16, 2009