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Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership Now Recognized by 21 States New York, NY – ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (AKC) applauds the state legislatures of Colorado, Delaware and Texas for recently passing ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Canine Good Citizen® (CGCâ„¢) resolutions. The three states join 18 others and the U.S. Senate in recognizing the importance of responsible dog ownership, […]

  Small dogs—those weighing less than 20 pounds—have held a steady place in the hearts of Americans over the past four years according to American Kennel Club registration statistics. Since 2000, four of the top ten most popular breeds have been small dogs, indicating that while Americans may be gravitating towards bigger cars and appetites […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ announces a new feature to its individual dog registration package that will give purebred dog owners the opportunity to register their dog with AKC and "stay connected for life." New owners can now enroll in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Companion Animal Recovery System, at the same time – and on the same […]

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ® (AKC®) announced today that Port Chester Obedience Training Club (PCOTC) has been named a recipient of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Community Achievement Award for its public education efforts throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. PCOTC was one of two honorees this quarter – Charlotte McGowan, Legislative Liaison for several Massachusetts clubs, also […]

  Clubs Invited to Hold Educational Events For AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (AKC) is pleased to announce that the third annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day will be held on Saturday, September 17th (the day the AKC was founded in 1884). The goal of the initiative is to educate first-time […]

New York, NY – ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (AKC) announced today that Charlotte McGowan has been named a recipient of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Community Achievement Award for her diligent work on legislative matters of interest to the dog fancy. She was one of two honorees this quarter – Port Chester Obedience Training Club of Port Chester, […]

  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that Curt A. Curtis has been named as Director of Companion Events. He will replace Patricia Krause, AVP of Companion Events, who will be retiring May 1st, 2005. Curtis comes to the AKC with extensive management and administrative experience from his former position as Sergeant with […]

The AKC is now accepting DNA results produced by MMI Genomics through other registries, such as the Field Dog Stud Book. The move will allow coonhound and field dog customers who have already processed their DNA through MMI Genomics to transfer DNA records so the dog can become AKC DNA certified. Previously, the AKC did […]

Whether you missed it the first time or want to add the world's top dogs to your DVD collection, the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be available on DVD beginning March 30 for $19.95. Ron Reagan, dog-show veteran Lee Arnold, and renowned dog-show judge Edd Biven, host the event which featured over 3,000 canines competing […]

AKC Gazette Again Named Best All-Breed Magazine New York, NY — ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Publication Division was honored to receive five awards at the annual Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) dinner. The AKC Gazette, The Official Journal for the Sport of Purebred Dogs, which has been continuously published since 1889, won for a […]