Lauren Watt was heartbroken when her best friend, Gizelle, was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. She and the 8-year-old 160-pound Mastiff shared so many fond memories. So as a way to create many more in the few months they had left together and to help Gizelle enjoy her last little bit of time on Earth, Watt created a […]

James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected   New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from […]

-- Changing the Future -- New York, NY – Last Thursday we posted a charming photograph of three Golden Retriever puppies on the American Kennel Club Facebook page. The caption was “I love my breeder” with a request to “share your love for your dog’s breeder.”  The image was shared 2,500 times, received 11,000 likes and […]

New York, NY – Highlights from the March 12-13, 2013 meetings of the AKC Delegates and AKC Board of Directors are as follows.   Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meeting, which will be posted on the AKC website.   Highlights from the […]

Lab Ties Poodle for the Longest Consecutive Reign at #1 and Bulldog Enters Top 5   Check out a Slideshow of the Top 10 Breeds at TODAY.COM   New York, NY – Proving that bigger really is better, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the Bulldog has muscled its way into the top […]

Be the First to Meet the Breeds, See Funny Dog & Cat Videos, and Get Instant Event Updates   New York, NY - Calling all dog and cat lovers, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) has launched the official AKC Meet the Breeds® event blog, giving readers the opportunity to get involved with the event by […]

Be the First to Meet the Breeds, See Funny Dog & Cat Videos, and Get Instant Event Updates   New York, NY - Calling all dog and cat lovers, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) has launched the official AKC Meet the Breeds® event blog, giving readers the opportunity to get involved with the event by […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is proud to announce its participation in the 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture on Monday, October 8th from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd street. “Nearly one million spectators will enjoy more than 20 marchers and 12 […]

Opportunity to Pet and Play with Thousands of Rare Dog & Cat Breeds – Tickets On Sale Now at www.MeetTheBreeds.com Ever meet a Xoloitzcuintli? How about a Sphynx without having to go to Egypt?  This October, New Yorkers will get the opportunity to meet these rare dog and cat breeds face-to-face along with more than […]

Worlds Largest Showcase of Dogs & Cats Returns to the Javits Center October 20 & 21   Opportunity to Pet and Play with Thousands of Rare Dog & Cat Breeds – Tickets On Sale Now at www.MeetTheBreeds.com Ever meet a Xoloitzcuintli? How about a Sphynx without having to go to Egypt?  This October, New Yorkers […]