The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that 30 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 14 states and Puerto Rico. The scholarships for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $5,000 each for a total of $50,000. "The students we recognize with these awards are the future […]

  Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Encompasses Hundreds of Events New York, NY – Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lexington Kennel Club (LKC) has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its generous support of many local dog organizations via donations of time, money and supplies. The LKC received one of three awards for the first quarter of 2008- Delaware County […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships, sponsored by Purina and Tri-Tronics. The event was held April 28 - May 6 at the Red Rock Field Trial grounds north of Reno, Nev. This was the 15th running of this event, which has become the […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Delaware County Kennel Club (DCKC) of Delaware County, Pennsylvania has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for providing their local police K-9s and emergency medical teams with bulletproof vests and oxygen masks. The DCKC received one of three awards for the first […]

  The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Illini Great Dane Club (IGDC) of Wesmont, Illinois has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for expanding its yearly match show into an extensive AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (RDO Day) event. The IGDC received one of three awards for the first […]

The AKC Pet Healthcare Plan recently added a new level of catastrophic only canine healthcare with the addition of the "Accident Plus" plan which targets a specific list of accidents and injuries typical to dogs. This new coverage will offer owners peace of mind in the event of unexpected emergencies. "The phrase 'accidents happen' doesn't […]

  The American Kennel Club® Reminds "Sex and the City" Fans to Choose the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle A record number of moviegoers turned out to see the big screen adaptation of the hit HBO series Sex and the City this weekend The movie, which focuses on the bond and companionship of four female […]

  Topics highlight Breeders Symposia and CHF grant recipients The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut their new podcast series, featuring lectures from the highly successful AKC-CHF Breeders Symposia. Future podcasts will also provide responsible breeders and pet owners an inside look at the work being done by […]

AKC Also Named Finalist in Best Corporate Brand Category The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) licensee, JAKKS Pets™, a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), was named "Best Corporate Brand Licensee" by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) for its AKC product portfolio created in 2007. The Award was given last week at the […]