On Thursday, October 9, Ordi, a German Shepherd Dog and this year's ACE Award winner in the category of Law Enforcement, received an honorary plaque at the German Shepherd Dog Club of America show in Daytona Beach, Florida. A check for $1,000 will be presented to Ordi's handler, Sergeant Tom Otten, at the AKC/Eukanuba National […]

  On Saturday, October 4, Pepper, a German Shepherd Dog and this year's ACE Award recipient in the category of Search and Rescue Dog, received an honorary plaque at the Devon Dog Show Association show in Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania. A check for $1,000 and a silver medallion will be presented to Pepper's owners, Richard and […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) welcomed home the AKC/USA World Agility Team after a weekend of intense competition at the World Agility Championship in Lievin, France from September 26-28. The AKC/USA World Agility Team, sponsored by The Iams Company and K9 Advantix , traveled overseas to compete against 30 different countries. The large dog team […]

  American Kennel Club Offers Tips For A Safe And Happy "Howloween" With Your Dog 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 […]

  The American Kennel Club announced today that effective immediately, Noreen E. Baxter will oversee the following departments in addition to her current duties: Communications, Internet Services, Marketing and Publications. Her title of Vice President of Public Education and Canine Legislation will change to Vice President of Communications. "By closely linking the efforts of these […]

  From the prestigious American Kennel Club and its official publication, the AKC Gazette, comes a heartwarming tribute to our cherished canine companions. In unforgettable images and words, (Ballantine Books Hardcover; October 14, 2003; $29.95) beautifully captures the enduring bond between dogs and the owners who love them. More than 75 full-color photographs are accompanied […]

Boy Scout Troop #550 has been working at shows in Perry, Georgia for several years. This enthusiastic, hardworking group of scouts is recognized by many as the clean-up crew, but they also complete Boy Scout requirements at the shows. Time is scheduled for Scouts to observe breeds and these observations result in reports and projects […]

  The American Kennel Club announced today that effective January 1, 2004, David Roberts will take over the duties of Dolores Alonso, Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Registration Services, who plans to retire at the end of 2003. Roberts, who is currently the AVP of Customer Relations, will maintain his current duties in addition to […]

On Saturday, October 25, a Golden Retriever and this year's ACE Award recipient in the category of Service Dog, received an honorary plaque at the Queensboro Kennel Club show in Flushing, New York. A check for $1,000 and a sterling silver medallion will be presented to Brock's owner, Marc Jeffrey Grobman, at the AKC/Eukanuba National […]

  New Service Offers Ease and Convenience to AKC Customers The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that as of October 27, 2003 litter registrations will be accepted online. This will enable users to more quickly and easily register their litters at www.akc.org. This service is the first of many new services that AKC […]