Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts The American Kennel Club® announced today that Susque-Nango Kennel Club (SNKC) of Binghamton, N.Y. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. SNKC received one of three awards this quarter - Rapid City Kennel Club […]

The American Kennel Club has long been regarded as the pre-eminent purebred dog registry in the United States. Indeed, we govern the sport of purebred dogs and have the largest and only not-for-profit all-breed registry in the country. But our visibility and ability to influence go beyond our borders, extending across the globe. We enjoy […]

  Over 370 AKC Events Held Nationwide; 5,000 Pet Promise Signatures New York, NY -- Demonstrating again that the dog is truly man's best friend, the American Kennel Club® has wrapped up its fifth annual celebration of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day. More than 370 affiliated clubs and other organizations marked the day by hosting […]

  AKC Educational Match at Hunterdon Developmental Center Invites Dog Lovers to Learn About the World of Canine Competition The American Kennel Club® (AKC) will hold an AKC Educational Match on Saturday, September 29th on the grounds of the Hunterdon Developmental Center (HDC) in Clinton, N.J. In the world of canine competition, the word "match" […]

New York, NY—The American Kennel Club® has announced that the Invisible Fence® Brand has signed on as a sponsor of the fifth annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day), a nationwide initiative that educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and […]

The American Kennel Club® announces today that Nature's Recipe® brand dog food has signed on as a sponsor of the fifth annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day), a nationwide initiative that educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and their […]

Whether you're looking for tips on training, grooming and health or are currently considering adding a precious pup to the family this September, be sure to mark "AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day" on your calendar. This month-long celebration involves hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities for […]

New York, NY -The American Kennel Club® has announced that an AKC® “Educational Match” will be held Saturday, September 29th on the grounds of the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, N.J. AKC held the first Educational Match in Raleigh, NC in March 2007. The purpose of these events is to offer the general public and […]

Since February we have been waging a legislative battle against California Assembly Bill 1634 which would require mandatory spaying/neutering for all dogs over 4 months of age unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact dog permit through the local authorities. This would mean that those wishing to keep their dogs intact would be […]

  Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Encompasses Hundreds of Events and is "A Breed Apart" Each year, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) calls on clubs and dog related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, a nationwide initiative that educates the general public about the importance of being […]