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Jun 29, 2022, 09:30 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB & AKC REUNITE OFFER TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE DURING THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY

With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, between the barbeques and fireworks, it's easy to forget the well-being of our four-legged friends. ...

Jun 20, 2022, 09:00 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB BRINGS INAUGURAL AKC FLYBALL DOG CHALLENGE TO ESPN2

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC Flyball Dog Challenge, brought to you by presenting and official sponsors The...

May 31, 2022, 09:00 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES THE 'AKC AGILITY LEAGUE'

The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is thrilled to announce the inaugural season of the AKC Agility League®. The new pilot program allows teams from...

May 05, 2022, 10:00 ET DOGS SET TO TAKE OVER DALLAS WITH AKC MEET THE BREEDS®

Tickets are on sale NOW for Dallas' first AKC Meet the Breeds®, arriving at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Saturday, June 25th, and...

May 05, 2022, 09:00 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MAKES A SPLASH ON ESPN2 WITH AKC DIVING DOGS PREMIER CUP

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup Presented by The Farmer's Dog will air on ESPN2. The...

Apr 18, 2022, 14:11 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB JOINS CALIFORNIA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE TO OPPOSE CALIFORNIA BILL AB 1881

The American Kennel Club® (AKC), world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has joined with the California Veterinary...

Apr 06, 2022, 09:00 ET THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP TO AIR ON ESPN2

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC National Agility Championship will air on ESPN2. The competition will be...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:25 ET THE FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS MOST POPULAR FOR WEST PALM BEACH DOG BREEDS

Once again, the French Bulldog took West Palm Beach's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:20 ET WASHINGTON D.C. CROWNS THE FRENCH BULLDOG MOST POPULAR DOG BREED OF 2021

After being third in for the past five years, the French Bulldog took Washington D.C.'s top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of ...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:15 ET LABRADOR RETRIEVER REMAINS NUMBER ONE BREED IN ST. LOUIS

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took St. Louis's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog ...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:10 ET Labrador Retriever Is Seattle's Number One Most Popular Dog Breed

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Seattle's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:05 ET FRENCH BULLDOG TOPS THE CHARTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ONCE AGAIN

This past year, the French Bulldog took San Francisco's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized ...

Mar 15, 2022, 10:00 ET LABRADOR RETRIEVER REIGNS SUPREME IN RALEIGH

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Raleigh's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:55 ET PHILLY CROWNS THE FRENCH BULLDOG ITS MOST POPULAR BREED

Once again, the French Bulldog took Philadelphia's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:50 ET FRENCH BULLDOG CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS NYC'S TOP DOG

Once again, the French Bulldog took New York City's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog ...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:45 ET FRENCH BULLDOG CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS MIAMI'S TOP DOG

The French Bulldog took Miami's top spot for the fourth year in a row in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:40 ET FRENCH BULLDOG PREVAILS AS MOST POPULAR DOG IN LOS ANGELES

The French Bulldog took Los Angeles' top spot once again in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:35 ET FRENCH BULLDOG PREVAILS AS HOUSTON'S TOP DOG

Once again, the French Bulldog took Houston's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:30 ET FRENCH BULLDOG SECURES SPOT AS MOST POPULAR BREED IN DETROIT

This past year, the French Bulldog took Detroit's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:25 ET GOLDEN RETRIEVER DETHRONES THE LAB AS MOST POPULAR BREED IN DENVER

There's a new top dog in town! This past year, the Golden Retriever took Denver's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:20 ET FRENCH BULLDOG REIGNS AS MOST POPULAR BREED IN DALLAS

Once again, the French Bulldog took Dallas' top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:15 ET THE FRENCH BULLDOG TAKES THE MOST POPULAR BREED IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

This past year, the French Bulldog took the Golden Retriever's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:10 ET FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS CHICAGO'S MOST POPULAR BREED

The French Bulldog took Chicago's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S....

Mar 15, 2022, 09:05 ET GOLDEN RETRIEVER REMAINS BOSTON'S MOST POPULAR BREED

Boston loves its Golden Retrievers. The breed took Boston's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:00 ET FRENCH BULLDOG CONTINUES REIGN AS MOST POPULAR BREED IN ATLANTA

Once again, the French Bulldog took Atlanta's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog...