- Family-fun, educational event returns to
the Jacob K. Javits Center January 25th-26TH
2025-
NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel
Club (AKC®) is bringing back America's largest
educational dog extravaganza to the Jacob K. Javits Center in
New York City with its annual
AKC® Meet the Breeds®, sponsored by
Purina Pro Plan, on January 25th and 26th, 2025. This family-friendly
canine showcase is a unique opportunity for dog lovers to meet and
play with hundreds of dogs and puppies while learning about
responsible dog ownership and understanding which breeds may fit
their lifestyle.
"Last year, more than 30,000 people came out to enjoy all that
AKC Meet the Breeds has to offer," said AKC Executive
Secretary Gina DiNardo. "We are
thrilled to return to the Javits Center and again provide tri-state
area dog lovers with the one-of-a-kind experience of meeting and
playing with hundreds of dogs, learning directly from breed
experts, and experiencing exciting demonstrations of canine
training and athleticism."
From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and every breed in
between, the showcase gives pet lovers the unique opportunity
to:
- Meet and play with more than 100 different dog breeds
- Discover new breeds and talk to experts to determine which
breeds work for their lifestyle
- Learn about responsible pet ownership
- See many fun and entertaining demonstrations of dog sports and
working dogs exhibiting their skills
- Participate in games and photo opportunities with the whole
family, including a Kid's Zone with crafts, fun, and games
For more information on AKC Meet the Breeds, please
visit www.akc.org/meetthebreeds.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the
American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which
maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and
oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to
upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of
purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its
more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated
organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a
family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to
protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog
ownership. More than 26,000 competitions for AKC-registered
purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and
regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience,
rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, scent
work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC
Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog,
and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank. For more information,
visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and
design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks,
registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel
Club, Inc.
Become a fan of the American Kennel Club on Facebook and follow
us on Instagram @americankennelclub.
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