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  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Canine Health Foundation are pleased to release the next podcast in the series. In this podcast, Dr. Lin Kauffman, BS, DVM, a reproductive specialist at Iowa State University, discusses the reasons for using artificial insemination when breeding, and also some of the pitfalls of performing Ceasarean sections. […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® is pleased to announce that Ann McGloon has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for her dedication to educating the public about the sport of purebred dogs. Ann McGloon is a member of the Sussex Spaniel Club of America (SSCA). She received one of three awards […]

AKC and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ CAR Offer Disaster Relief to Iowa Shelters; Volunteers Still Needed to Help Companion Animals   In the wake of recent flooding in Iowa, the American Kennel Club® and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Companion Animal Recovery have donated much-needed supplies to temporary shelters housing displaced pets and are working closely with area officials to offer assistance […]

AKC Also Named Finalist in Best Corporate Brand Category ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® (AKC®) licensee, JAKKS Petsâ„¢, 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 […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). A nationwide initiative in its sixth year, AKC RDO Day engages dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]

  NEW YORK, NY– ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® is pleased to welcome four students participating in the 2008 AKC® Internship Program. The program is geared towards college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs and is designed to further their professional development, as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® 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 […]

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 […]

  Topics highlight Breeders Symposia and CHF grant recipients ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 […]

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® 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 […]