New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has released the 2012 top dog rankings for the inaugural year of the AKC National Owner-Handler Series (NOHS). Owner-handlers can search for their dog’s ranking on the AKC website. Rankings are compiled based on the AKC National Owner-Handler Series Point Schedule for Best of Breed, Group […]
Dogs from All 50 States and More Than 50 Countries Vie for $225,000 in Cash and Prizes AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Broadcast on ABC Television Network – Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2012) –Thousands of dogs will compete over five days in a variety of world-class dog sporting competitions on December […]
It’s hard to put a positive spin on Hurricane Sandy, but it effectively focused attention on New York dogs and cats. They not only became a top priority for donations and help, they got their own brand, Sandypets!
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Sandra D’Andrea has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. D’Andrea joined the staff on November 19, 2012. She will be based in the Buffalo, New York area and cover shows in Western New York, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Michigan. “Sandra […]
The show results for the Kennel Club of Philadelphia were removed from our site today per a request from Mr. Steve Griffith, General Manager of Vizion Group PR that handles public relations for the “National Dog Show”. As Mr. Griffith explained to us today, they request all media outlets to embargo the show results until after the […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club (PA) and the Obedience Training Club of Wichita Fall, Inc. (TX) have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Awards for the third quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation […]
New York, NY – After Hurricane Sandy swept through the tri-state area, many residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were left in need of basic supplies for their homes and pets. As part of hurricane relief distribution efforts, the New York Yankees organization reached out to request support for companion animals in the […]
New York, NY – In support of the people and their pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, the American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Inc. and The Westminster Kennel Club have each donated $10,000 to the Humane Fund’s newly-created “Sandy Fund.” This $20,000 grant and other donations to the Sandy Fund will assist organizations that […]
Entries close Wednesday, November 14, 2012! The 2012 edition of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show has added to the format of this prestigious show. All AKC registered dogs are eligible to compete at the 12th Annual event held December 15-16, 2012 in Orlando, Florida for the first time since the successful 125th Anniversary Show […]
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Daryl Hendricks has been hired as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 5, 2013. He will begin employment on November 12, 2012. “Daryl brings a broad business management background to AKC, with extensive experience managing large teams in operational settings and handling budgetary responsibilities,” said Dennis […]
