Seven stellar breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups were just named 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees.

Learn more about these programs here.

It's been a great month for media coverage for AKC clubs, with dog events hosted by the St. Clairsville Kennel Club, Greeley Kennel Club, Concho Kennel Club and South Bay Kennel Club, making the news across the country.

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Free RDO Days Kits Are Limited! Sign Up Now
We don’t want you to miss out — if you’re hosting an upcoming show, trial, dog fair, education table, Canine Good Citizen test or class, or another fun dog event, we encourage you to register it as an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. For every AKC RDO Day registered, we’re sending out free RDO Days kits full of giveaways and goodies to hand out to visitors.

We have a few kits left. Sign up now here.

Has your club raised money and made a donation to benefit your community? Have you achieved news coverage of your club event? We want to know! We’re looking for clubs to spotlight in upcoming issues of AKCommunicates and on akc.org. Send your story and photos to communications@akc.org.

Pets Always Stay Free at Motel 6
Motel 6 is proud to be the official lodging provider of the AKC. AKC registrants receive a 10% discount at over 1,100 Motel 6 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Call the special AKC reservation number 855-M6-4DOGS and mention CP542764 to receive your savings.

Learn more here.