Announcing the Barkfest at Bonhams!   Sunday, February 12, 2006 from 10 a.m. to Noon NEW LOCATION: 595 Madison Avenue at East 57th Street All sporting art lovers and their dogs are invited to join the American Kennel Club in Celebrating the Dog in Art on Sunday, February 12 at Bonhams brand new Manhattan gallery […]

New York , NY — The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) is pleased to announce the new AKC Official Litter Certificate for breeders. The Litter Certificate is a beautiful, multi-colored document tracing three generations of a litter's lineage. In addition to a gold-stamped, framable Litter Certificate each breeder who orders the new product will […]

--Over 350 Local Events Educate Dog Owners on Responsible Ownership-- New York, NY — A survey commissioned by the American Kennel Club in observance of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17, 2005 revealed that some dog owners need more control over their pets, especially when out and about in the […]

New York, NY — The American Kennel Club ( AKC ® ) announced today that Julie Slobodnjak of Virginia Beach , Virginia , has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her therapy work, promoting responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs in her community. Slobodnjak was nominated by the Virginia […]

-- St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center to Care for Displaced Dogs -- The DC-3 plane arrives at the Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, NJ carrying nearly 60 "Katrina Dogs" and a few cats from Gonzales, LA. Two "Katrina Dogs" wait to be unloaded to head to the St. Hubert's Katrina K-9 Care Center. AKC Staffers […]

  -- Top Dogs in Each Breed Invited to Compete -- New York, NY — The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce a new event sponsored by The Iams Company – the AKC Agility Invitational – which will be open to dogs that attained the highest number of points in the Master Agility Champion […]

  New York, NY — The American Kennel Club (AKC ®) announced today that Gail A. LaBerge of Buford , Georgia , has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her efforts defending and protecting the interests of the canine community. The Georgia Canine Coalition, a group in which she serves […]

  -- Governors of New York, North Carolina, Delaware, Oregon all designate Responsible Dog Ownership Days-- In honor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day on September 17, 2005, the American Kennel Club and many of its affiliated clubs have received support - in the form or proclamations and congratulatory letters - from numerous government officials […]

No changes to dog show procedures New York, NY - The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is monitoring the spread of the recently reported "canine flu" which, according to experts tracking the virus at Cornell University has been confirmed in 13 states and the District of Columbia. However, the 121-year not-for-profit dog registry has no current […]

-- Holiday Tips Keep Hounds Healthy and Safe -- New York , NY - Dressing a dog in a costume may seem over-the-top to some, but with Halloween just around the corner, the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) surveyed dog owners to learn first-hand just how many plan to turn their Fido into a […]