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WELCOME YOU TOTHE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

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when 160 breeds of dog andCome see what happens

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Jacob Javits Center, NYC • November 19 & 20, 2011

Dear Dog & Cat Lovers,The American Kennel Club® (AKC) andThe International Cat Association (TICA) welcome

you to the third annual AKC Meet the Breeds® — the largest showcase of dogs and cats in theworld—proudly presented by leading pet healthcare provider PetPartners, Inc. Hold on to yourleashes! This weekend’s event promises to offer more canine and feline fun than you can imagine.

This year the AKC joined forces with The International Cat Association (TICA), the world’slargest genetic registry of purebred cats, to showcase even more breeds. Joining the country’smost popular dog, the Labrador Retriever, this year will be the world’s favorite cat breed, theBengal.

This weekend we encourage you to “meet” all the dog breeds and cat breeds, each presentedin fun, decorative booths. Interact with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learn directly from theexperts about their history and unique attributes as family pets.

At each booth you’ll have the opportunity to talk with knowledgeable breeders from AKC na-tional parent clubs and TICA. Or, spend more time playing with the hundreds of dogs and cats,and take your information to go by scanning the QR codes located on signage at each breed tablewith your iPhone, Android, or other camera-enabled smartphone. Scan the codes to learn moreabout each breed, to learn if this breed is right for you, and to find responsible breeders with AKCpuppies available in your area.

Don’t forget to take advantage of all the dog and cat festivities taking place this weekend. Meettop experts in every pet-related field, including training, breeding, and grooming, who can answeryour most pressing questions and help identify the best breed for your lifestyle. Stop by one ofour demonstration rings to watch dogs and cats (yes, cats!) race against the clock in the fast-pacedsport of agility, observe law enforcement K-9s in action, and don’t forget to check out the specialKitty CATure fashion show from Meow Wear designer Carla Reiss. Play games, take home freesamples and information, or shop for unique holiday gifts from our mall of dog and cat products.And remember to visit the AKC and TICA booths to learn more about our organizations and thecats and dogs that share our lives.

Thank you to our corporate sponsors—The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.,P&G Pet Care, Iams, Pet Brands, Inc., Motel 6, Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+),Hill’s® Science Diet® Small & Toy Breed dog food, LG Electronics USA, ParamountChemical Specialties, Inc., American Pet Products Association, Canine Companies,Inc., Toyota’s Pet Safety Initiative, amNewYork, Baker Institute for Animal healthat Cornell University and ShowSight Magazine—and special thanks to all the wonderfulvolunteers from AKC parent clubs and TICA, and each Honorary Chairperson, for supporting ourvision and making this responsible pet extravaganza possible.

We look forward to meeting you throughout the weekend at what promises to be a fun-filledfamily event all animal lovers can enjoy.

Sincerely,

Dennis B. Sprung Vickie FisherPresident PresidentAmerican Kennel Club The International Cat Association

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®

CAT DEMO SCHEDULE*

TIME SATURDAY 10 am Dr. Avi Deshmukh, DVM, MS, Ph.D.

Royal Canin – “The Beauty Of The Cat”

10:45 am Kim Raisanen, President, Professional Cat Groomers Association

“When Is It Time To Call In The Professionals?”

11:15 am Dr. Langston, DVM, with The Animal Medical Center

“Kidney Disease in Cats”

Noon Anthony Hutcherson – Feline Power Demonstration with Bengals – sponsored by

12:30 pm Kitty CATure Fashion Show featuring Meow-Wear designs

1:30 pm Shirley Piper, originator of ICAT

Feline Agility Demo and “How To Train Your Own Cat”

2:15 pm Kim Raisanen, President, Professional Cat Groomers Association

“What Tools Do I Need? & “Special Care For Special/Senior Cats”

3 pm TICA Parade of Breeds

TIME SUNDAY 10 am Kim Raisanen, President Professional Cat Groomers Association

“So You Want To Be A Groomer – Now What?”

10:30 am Dr. Heather Lorimer, Asst. Genetics Prof., Youngstown State University

“Origin and Variations of the Domestic Feline”

11:15 am Dr. Colin R. Parrish, Ph.D., Director, Cornell Feline Health Center

Cornell Feline Health Center Overview

Noon Kitty CATure Fashion Show featuring Meow-Wear designs

12:45 pm Dr. Avi Deshmukh, DVM, MS, Ph.D.

Royal Canin – “The Beauty of The Cat”

1:30 pm Shirley Piper, originator of ICAT

Feline Agility Demo and “How To Train Your Own Cat”

2:15 pm Anthony Hutcherson – Feline Power Demonstration with Bengals – sponsored by

3:15 pm TICA Parade of Breeds

* Schedule subject to change

*Honorary Chairs as of 09/02/2010


AKC MEET THE BREEDS®

DOG DEMO SCHEDULE*

TIME DEMONSTRATION Demo times are for both Saturday & Sunday unless otherwise indicated

10:10 Shetland Sheepdog Club/Northern New Jersey (Saturday) Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (Sunday)

10:35 Disc Dog A2Z

11:00 AKC Earthdogs

11:35 ACE Awards – Therapy Dog Miki– Law Enforcement Dog Blue

– The Empire State Award – sponsored by

11:55 U. S. Customs and Border Protection

12:35 Port Chester Obedience Training Club (Obedience/Rally Demonstration)

1:45 Infurno Flyball Dogs

2:35 U.S. Police Canine Association

3:20 Port Chester Obedience Training Club (Agility Demonstration) – sponsored by

4:30 Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (Saturday)Shetland Sheepdog Club/Northern New Jersey (Sunday)

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New JerseySylvette Hartroth and her award-winning Shelties Sundae and Huggie performtricks, including a conga line, doggie cowboy-showdown, and old favoriteslike walking on their hind legs and jumping through hoops.

DiscDogs A2ZHigh-flying disc dogs will bring the excitement while their trainers offer tipsand information for getting started in the sport.

AKC Earthdog DemonstrationAKC Earthdog simulates the historical role of small terriers and Dachshunds asunderground vermin hunters, and demonstrates their enthusiasm for this age-old vocation.

ACE AwardsThe ACE Awards commemorate five dogs who’ve made significant contribu-tions to their communities. 2010 winners Miki (Therapy) and Blue (Law En-forcement) are on hand to accept their awards.

U.S. Customs and Border PatrolThe demonstrations will showcase the detection capabilities of narcotic- andagriculture detector dogs. Each detector dog will search boxes and suitcasesin the ring for the correct narcotic package or agriculture product and willdemonstrate the appropriate reaction upon detecting the suspect package.

Port Chester Obedience Training ClubOne of the leading dog-training clubs in the Tristate area for the companion- dogsports of agility, rally, and obedience. Obedience and rally demonstrations willshow what the exercises in these sports are all about and explain how compet-itive dog sports came about. The agility demonstration will show the excitementand speed of the sport, and positive training methods will be discussed.

Infurno FlyballA flyball race involves two teams of four dogs, racing side-by-side over a 51-foot course. Dogs must jump over four hurdles, retrieve a ball from a spring-loaded box, and return over the same four jumps. The first team with all fourdogs across the finish, without error, wins!

U.S. Canine Police AssociationThe K-9 team is utilized for patrol, narcotics- and explosives detection,search-and-rescue operations, or cadaver recovery. The USCPA supports andprovides for our nation’s four-legged force. Watch as these dogs are put tothe test and show off their endurance, control, and accuracy.

Educated Canines Assisting with DisabilitiesIts mission is to educate and place dogs with people with disabilities for inde-pendence and mobility. ECAD dogs are taught to respond to 80 commandsand after training can retrieve items, open doors, activate lights switches, pullwheelchairs, and perform many other specialized tasks. They also give un-conditional love to the people who need them.* Schedule subject to change

Deciding what kind of dog to get is asimportant as deciding whether toget a dog in the first place. The AKC

recognizes over 160different breeds ofdog, and each of these breeds has itsown unique temperament, appearance,activity level, and set of needs.

You should do some serious and careful re-search to determine which breed of dog is rightfor you and your family. And you can start hereat AKC Meet the Breeds®! This event is the per-fect place to spend the day interacting withbreed experts who can answer all of your ques-tions about finding the right dog for yourlifestyle. Here some factors to consider:

TemperamentYou’re going to be living with this dog for a longtime,so you need to make sure he has a personal-ity you can live with.Do you want a dog that is ac-tive,or subdued? A dog that is easily trained,orstrong-willed? A dog that is friendly to everyonehemeets,or one that is loyal to family but aloof to-

ward strangers? A dog thatneeds a lot of attention fromfamily members,and lots ofactivity to prevent him frombecoming bored and de-

structive,or a dog that is con-tent to be left alone forperiods of time during theday?

SizeAll little puppies areadorable, of course, but theygrow quickly—and some ofthem grow a lot. Find outhow large—in height andweight—that cute puppy will

become before you bring him home. Rememberthat larger dogs require more food and space—is your yard or living room big enough to meethis needs? And keep in mind that some littledogs still need lots of room to run around andburn off energy.

Coat/Grooming NeedsAll dogs need to be groomed regularly to stayhealthy and clean; most dogs will shed. Butsome dogs shed profusely all year round; someshed in clumps for a few weeks; some dogsshed only a little bit. Long-coated dogs arebeautiful to look at, but require a lot of effort tostay that way. Short-coated dogs are easier tocare for, but may still shed, and may requireprotection in cold or wet weather. Dogs withfancy trims may need professional grooming.Decide how much dog hair you’re willing to putup with, and how much time and energy you canafford, when you’re deciding which breed isright for you.

Male or Female?In general, there is no significant difference in

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temperament between male and fe-male dogs. If you are getting a dog fora pet, you will want to have your dogspayed or neutered, which will elim-inate most minor differences any-way. If you plan to show or breedyour dog, you must be vigilantabout preventing unwantedbreedings by keeping your in-tact male safely confined to yourhouse or yard, and by keepingyour intact female away from otherdogs when she comes into heattwice yearly.

Puppy or Adult?The advantage of getting a puppy—aside from itsirresistible cuteness—is that you can raise it your-self from the beginning, and participate in itstraining and socialization every step of the way.The disadvantage is that training a puppy re-quires a great deal of time and patience. Busyfamilies should keep in mind that puppies cannotbe left alone for more than a few hours at a time.They need plenty of trips outside, frequent meals,and lots of interaction with people. Adult dogs—whether purchased directly from a breeder oradopted from a rescue group—can be ideal forpeople who want a dog with fewer needs. Maturedogs tend to be calmer; some are already house-trained and know basic obedience.

HealthSome breeds may be prone to hereditary diseasesor conditions. Many breeds can be screened forcertain conditions, such as hip or eye problems; thiscertification should be available to you when you goto look at a puppy. Being educated about the healthconsiderations of your chosen breed can help youto avoid or alleviate future problems.

Other Ways to SearchWe recommend starting your search for a puppy bycontacting the breed’s Parent Club. The AKC’s On-line Breeder Classifieds, sponsored by K9 Advantix,is another way to find the best puppy for you. Onceyou know which breed you’re looking for, you canuse the service to find puppies in your area. The

service also identifies AKC Breeder ofMerit participants—breeders with over

15 years of experience who’ve demon-strated exceptional dedication to improv-ing their breeds. When looking for apuppy, you should visit the breeder’shome to see the whelping facilities, thelitter, the dam, and possibly the sire.

And We Love Mixed-Breeds Too!Mixed-breed dog owners can now en-roll their dog in the AKC Canine Part-ners program. Mixed-breed dogs andtheir owners will be able to partici-pate in agility, rally, and obedience

competitions held by AKC-affiliated dog clubsnationwide and access many AKC programs andservices, including lifetime enrollment in AKCCompanion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR). For fulldetails, visit akccaninepartners.org.


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Bringing a new pet into your family involves a

long-term commitment of time, energy, and

money. Buying your kitten from a responsi-

ble breeder is one step in getting off to the best

possible start with your new family member.

What can you expect from a responsiblebreeder? When you buy a kitten from a respon-sible breeder, you can expect the breeder toguarantee that your kitten is in good health, butsuggest that you have your own veterinarianexamine your kitten within a few days of pur-chase to confirm its good health. You will be re-quired to have your kitten spayed or neuteredat an appropriate age. Some breeders willhave already done this for you! You will be re-quired to sign a sales agreement to outline theconditions of releasing the kitten to your care.Finally, a responsible breeder will be intenselyinterested in the welfare of your kitten and en-

courage you to call whenever youhave questions or concerns aboutyour kitten.

How can you tell if your kitten ishealthy? Handle the kitten. Itshould have good muscle tone, aclean coat, and bright, clear eyes.The kitten should not be sneezingor sniffling. Its eyes should be freeof discharge and its ears shouldbe clean and pink inside. Thereshould be no bald patches orsigns of dry, flaky skin.

How can I tell if a kitten is well socialized? Playwith the kitten using a non-threatening toy such asa feather or ribbon. After a period of normal cau-tion, the kitten should relax and become friendly,active and playful. Many perfectly friendly kittenswould rather play than be held; however, after be-coming acquainted with you, the kitten should letyou hold it, at least for a short time. Remember,kittens have lots of energy to release!

When can I take the kitten home? Most respon-sible breeders allow their kittens to go to newhomes at 12 weeks of age or older. This is a per-fect age to make the transition to a new home. At12 weeks, a kitten is weaned, litter trained, and hasbeen vaccinated at least twice. Don't worry, it stillhas plenty of comical, lovable kittenhood to go!

Will I receive the kitten's "papers?" When youget your kitten, you'll receive its health/vaccinationrecord and a written sales agreement. After youhave the kitten altered and send the breeder a vet-erinarian's certificate of neutering or spaying, thebreeder will send you the kitten's registrationform. You should also receive a pedigree for thekitten. To register the kitten, you fill out the regis-tration form and send it with the proper fee to theappropriate registering body.

What should I do after I bring the kittenhome? When you bring your kitten home,make sure you follow the breeder's instructionscarefully. Making the transition to a new homecan be very stressful for any cat. Changes infood, water, litter, and overall environment can P

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cause minor ailments, even in healthy cats.

Why is the breeder asking me questions? Don’t be offended if the breeder asks you questions.The breeder is not trying to embarrass or intimidateyou; they are simply trying to determine whethertheir kitten will have the “forever” home they wouldwant for it. They are striving to find the best possiblehome for each kitten.

Why buy from a responsible breeder?While no one can guarantee that your kitten willnever have a medical problem, a responsiblebreeder’s commitment to ethical/responsible breed-ing increases your chances of getting a healthy, well-adjusted kitten.

What about the pet overpopulation problem?A responsible breeder is acutely aware of the vastnumbers of unwanted cats and kittens, and breedsfor quality rather than quantity. Breeding a cat withless than ideal “show conformation” adds to the petoverpopulation problem and degrades the overallquality of the breed. Please don’t feel that you canoffset the cost of the kitten by having “just one litter.”Have all your pets altered!

How do I decide on a breed? Try to visit a catshow in your community. You can always find a cal-endar of shows being held, all over TICA’s world,by going to the TICA website (www.tica.org).While you are at the show, take the opportunity totalk to breeders of various breeds. Be sure to findout how much grooming each breed requires andwhether the breed has any special needs or charac-teristics. Cat books, cat magazines, andthe internet are other good sources ofinformation. If you haven't decided ona breed, or if the expense of a pure-bred kitten is beyond your currentbudget, please con-

sider adopting a cat orkitten from a localshelter. There aremany lovely andloving cats in needof good homes.Plus, if you wouldlike to join the funof showing a cat,TICA shows welcomeyou to compete alongwith our classes of pedi-greed cats.

Questions to Ask

1. What are the characteristics of this breed?

A responsible breeder will behappy to discuss the breed’s characteristics andspecial requirements with you. Some breeds re-quire more grooming than others. Some are moreactive or vocal. Others may be shy or aloof. Besure you discuss not only the breed's characteris-tics with the breeder, but also the personalities ofindividual kittens. Choose the right breed and kit-ten for your lifestyle and personal preferences.

2. Do you provide a written sales agreement thatincludes a health guarantee?

A responsible breeder sells a kitten only with a writ-ten contract that includes a health guarantee.Make sure you both understand the terms of thisguarantee.

3. What diseases and conditions does your healthguarantee cover?

A responsible breeder will vaccinate the kitten atleast twice against Panleukopenia, Calicivirus andRhinotracheitis. Be clear about who is responsiblefor conditions or other illnesses that might arise.

4. How are are the kittens raised?

A responsible breeder puts careful thought andmuch care into raising healthy, outgoing kittens,and will be happy to discuss their methods withyou.

5. Can you provide references from people whohave purchased kittens from you?



Honorary Chairs

Connecticut State SenateSen. Toni Boucher, Deputy Minority Leader (Dist. 26)

Sen. Steve Cassano (Dist. 4)

Sen. John W. Fonfara, Deputy Majority Leader (Dist. 1)

Sen. Michael McLachlan (Dist. 24)

Connecticut House of RepresentativesRep. Bill Aman, Assistant Republican Leader (Dist. 14)

Rep. David Baram (Dist. 15)

Rep. Bryan Hurlburt (Dist. 53)

Rep. Gail Lavielle (Dist. 143)

Rep. Roland Lemar (Dist. 96)

Rep. Matt Lesser (Dist. 100)

Rep. Christopher Lyddy (Dist. 106)

Rep. Bruce V. Morris, Assistant Majority Whip (Dist. 140)

Rep. Richard Roy (Dist. 119)

Rep. Kevin Ryan, Deputy Speaker (Dist. 139)

Rep. Pamela Sawyer, Deputy Republican

Leader-At-Large (Dist. 55)

Rep. Prasad Srinivasan (Dist. 31)

Rep. Jack Thompson, Assistant Majority Whip (Dist. 13)

U.S. Senator Frank R. LautenbergNew Jersey State SenateSenate President Stephen M. Sweeney (Dist. 3)

Sen. Diane Allen, Deputy Minority Leader (Dist. 7)

Sen. Kip Bateman, Deputy Conference Leader (Dist. 16)

Sen. Jennifer Beck (Dist. 12)

Sen. Michael Doherty (Dist. 23)

Sen. Sean Kean (Dist. 11)

Sen. Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Minority Leader (Dist. 21)

Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (Dist. 20)

Sen. Donald W. Norcross (Dist. 5)

Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari (Dist. 22)

Sen. Robert W. Singer, Conference Leader (Dist. 30)

Sen. Jeff Van Drew (Dist. 1)

New Jersey General AssemblyAssembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (Dist. 34)

Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (Dist. 11)

Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Conference Leader (Dist. 21)

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (Dist. 12)

Assemblymember Domenick C. DiCicco, Jr. (Dist. 4)

Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, Deputy Majority Leader

(Dist. 15)

Assemblywoman Amy Handlin, Deputy Republican Leader

(Dist. 13)

Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell (Dist. 31)

Assemblyman Dave Rible, Republican Whip (Dist. 11)

Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer, Esq., Deputy Speaker

(Dist. 29)

Assemblymember Samuel D. Thompson, Appropriations

Officer (Dist. 13)

Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk (Dist. 39)

Assemblywoman Joan M. Voss, Deputy Majority Leader

(Dist. 38)

Assemblywoman Connie Wagner, Deputy Speaker (Dist. 38)

U.S. Senator Charles E. SchumerU.S. Congressman Michael G. Grimm (Dist. 13)U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (Dist. 14)

New York State Senate

Sen. James S. Alesi (Dist. 55)

Sen. Greg Ball (Dist. 40)

Sen. David Carlucci (Dist. 38)

Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson (Dist. 36)

Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein (Dist. 34)

Sen. Liz Krueger (Dist. 26)

Sen. Andrew J. Lanza (Dist. 24)

Sen. Carl Marcellino (Dist. 5)

Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer (Dist. 37)

Sen. Joseph Robach (Dist. 56)

Sen. Stephen M. Saland (Dist. 41)

Sen. Dean G. Skelos, Majority Leader (Dist. 9)

Sen. Toby Ann Stavinsky (Dist. 16)New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (Dist. 26)

Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun (Dist. 96)

Assemblymember Karim Camara (Dist. 43)

Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (Dist. 89)

Assemblywoman Barbara M. Clark (Dist. 33)

Assemblyman James D. Conte (Dist. 10)

Assemblymember Marcos Crespo (Dist. 85)

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (Dist. 7)

Assemblymember Carl E. Heastie (Dist. 83)

Assemblyman Steve Katz (Dist. 99)

Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb (Dist. 129)

Assemblyman Rory Lancman (Dist. 25)

Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol (Dist. 50)

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (Dist. 126)

Assemblyman Bill Magee (Dist. 111)

Assemblyman Alan Maisel (Dist. 59)

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (Dist. 60)

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (Dist. 19)

Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt (Dist. 17)

Assemblywoman Grace Meng (Dist. 22)

Assemblyman Don Miller (Dist. 121)

Assemblyman Mike Miller (Dist. 38)

Assemblywoman Joan L. Millman (Dist. 52)

Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell (Dist. 69)

Assemblymember Andrew Raia (Dist. 9)

Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (Dist. 16)

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney (Dist. 115)

Assemblyman Matthew Titone (Dist. 61)

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (Dist. 20)New York City Borough Presidents

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

New York City Council

Council Member Daniel J. Halloran (Dist. 19)

Council Member Vincent M. Ignizio (Dist. 51)

Council Member Jessica S. Lappin (Dist. 5)

Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito (Dist. 8)

Council Member Rosie Mendez (Dist. 2)

Council Member James S. Oddo (Dist. 50)Nassau County (NY) Legislature

Presiding Officer Peter J. Schmitt (Dist. 12)

Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (Dist. 1)

Legislator Francis X. Becker, Jr. (Dist. 6)

Legislator Dave Denenberg (Dist. 19)

Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves (Dist. 13)

Legislator Judith A. Jacobs (Dist. 16)

Legislator Rich Nicolello (Dist. 9)

Legislator Joe Scannell (Dist. 5)

Legislator Rose Marie Walker (Dist. 17)

Legislator Wayne Wink, Jr. (Dist. 11)Suffolk County (NY) Legislature

Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay (Dist. 8)

Legislator Tom Climi (Dist. 10)

Legislator Jon Cooper, Majority Leader (Dist. 18)

Legislator DuWayne Gregory (Dist. 15)

Legislator Ricardo Montano (Dist. 9)

The American Kennel Club® and The International Cat Association™ would like to thank all AKC Meet theBreeds® Honorary Chairs* for their support of Responsible Pet Ownership in their communities.

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NEW YORK

NEW JERSEY

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The Baker Institute for Animal Health at Cornell Universityis proud to sponsor the AKC Humane Fund ACE Empire State Award.

Please join us at 11:40am on Saturday and Sunday in thedemo ring for the presentation of this important award.

The Empire State Award honors a New York area dog that hasmade significant contributions to its community, owners and state.Many loyal, hard-working canines serve the New York area dailyas guide dogs, law enforcement K9s, service animals and more.

The AKC Humane Fund would like to thank the following businesses for their donations and participation:

Amore dei Cani Pet Brands, Inc. William Secord GalleryMuhammad AliEnterprises LLC.

PetmateQuaker Pet GroupThe Walt DisneyCompany

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the AKC Humane Fund, Inc.

Visit booth #800 to see more participating donors

The AKC Humane Fund’s mission is to unite a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting thejoy and value of responsible pet ownership through education, outreach and grant-making.

Grants are provided to breed rescue organizations and women’s shelters that permit pets.Through its programs, the AKC Humane Fund helps rescue activities, assists human-servicesorganizations, and contributes to organizations that support the fund’s mission.

PURCHASE YOUR AKC RAFFLE TICKETSat booth #800 for your chance to

WIN FABULOUS ITEMS FORALL ANIMAL LOVERS!

Raffle Ticket Prices:1 ticket for $1.007 tickets for $5.0020 tickets for $10.00

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BOOTH # BREED (See map in centerfold for booth # location

1128 Afghan Hound1132 Airedale Terrier1136 Akita1140 Alaskan Malamute1144 American Eskimo Dog1148 American Staffordshire Bull Terrier1152 Australian Cattle Dog1160 Australian Shepherd1154 Australian Terrier1164 Barbet1168 Basenji1174 Basset Hounds/PBGV/Grand Basset1177 Beagle1173 Bearded Collie1069 Beauceron1065 Bedlington Terrier1063 Belgian Malinois1053 Belgian Sheepdog1061 Berger Picard1049 Bernese Mounatin Dog1045 Bichon Frise1041 Bloodhound1037 Bolognese1033 Border Terrier1029 Borzoi1028 Boston Terrier1032 Boxer1036 Boykin Spaniel1040 Briard1042 Brittany1044 Bulldog1048 Bullmastiff1060 Bull Terrier1052 Cairn Terrier1062 Canaan Dog1068 Cane Corso1072 Cardigan Welsh Corgi1076 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel976 Cesky Terrier972 Chesapeake Bay Retriever968 Chihuahua966 Chinese Crested964 Chinese Shar-Pei960 Chow Chow952 Cirneco dell’Etna948 Clumber Spaniel944 Cocker Spaniel940 Collie936 Coton de Tulear932 Dachshund

928 Dalmatian828 Dandie Dinmont Terrier832 Doberman Pinscher834 English Cocker Spaniel836 English Foxhound840 English Setters844 English Springer Spaniel848 English Toy Spaniel852 Entlebucher Mountain Dog854 Finnish Spitz860 Flat-Coated Retriever864 Fox Terrier868 French Bulldog872 German Pinscher876 German Shepherd Dog777 German Shorthaired Pointer 773 German Wirehaired Pointer 769 Giant Schnauzer765 Golden Retriever761 Gordon Setter753 Great Dane749 Great Pyrenees745 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog741 Greyhound737 Hamiltonstovare735 Harrier733 Hungarian Pumi729 Havanese724 Ibizan Hound728 Icelandic Sheepdog732 Irish Red and White Setters736 Irish Setter740 Irish Water Spaniel744 Irish Wolfhound748 Italian Greyhound752 Japanese Chin760 Keeshond764 Komondor768 Kuvasz772 Labrador Retriever776 Lagatto661 Leonberger667 Lhasa Apso673 Lowchen 675 Maltese677 Manchester Terrier668 Mastiff676 Miniature Bull Terrier674 Miniature Pinscher577 Miniature Schnauzer575 Mudi573 Neapolitan Mastiff

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS® BOOTH LOCATOR

569 Newfoundland565 Norfolk Terrier564 Norwegian Buhund 566 Norwich Terrier572 Old English sheepdog578 Otterhound477 Papillon473 Parson Russell Terrier469 Pekingese1174 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen464 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 468 Pharaoh Hound472 Pointer476 Pomeranian478 Poodle377 Portuguese Pointer373 Portuguese Podendo Pequenos369 Portuguese Water Dog360 Pug365 Rhodesian Ridgeback364 Rottweiler366 Russell Terrier368 Russian Toy Dog 372 Saint Bernard376 Saluki277 Samoyed275 Schipperke273 Scottish Deerhound269 Scottish Terrier265 Sealyham Terrier253 Shetland Sheepdog249 Shiba Inu245 Shih Tzu241 Siberian Husky239 Skye Terrier237 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier233 Spanish Water Dog229 Spinone Italiano129 Staffordshire Bull Terrier133 Standard Schnauzer137 Tibetan Spaniel139 Tibetan Terriers141 Vizsla145 Weimaraner149 Welsh Terrier153 West Highland White Terrier161 Whippet165 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 169 Xoloitzcuintli173 Yorkshire Terrier

THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION®

BOOTH # BREED (See map in centerfold for booth # location)

504 Abyssinian506 American Curl/American Curl Longhair508 American Shorthair508 American Wirehair204 Balinese

514, 516 Bengal518419 Bombay 510 British Shorthair/British Longhair417 Burmese415 Cornish Rex323 Cymric411 Devon Rex

Exoctic Shorthair409 Havana

Himalayan

407 Maine Coon405323 Manx

321 Munchkin/Munchkin Longhair319317 Norwegian Forrest Cat313 Oriential Shorthair/Oriental Longhair

311 Persian309305 Pixiebob/Pixiebob Longhair

303 Ragdoll301

Scottish Fold/Scottish Fold Longhair200 Selkirk Rex/Selkirk Rex Longhair

202 Siamese204208 Siberian210 Singapura212 Snowshoe216 Somali218 Sphynx220 Thai 201 Tonkinese203 Toyger205 Turkish Van

507, 509 Developing New Breeds102, 104 Household Pets100 Junior Exhibitors

International Winners 517, 519 Face Painters in free area


Thank You to these Participating Clubs & CouncilsAKC MEET THE BREEDS® BOOTH LOCATOR

MBOOTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION

1018 AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine health research and education

325 AKC Canine Partners More Dog Fun!

1016 AKC Companion Animal Recovery Microchips. Recovery. Giving Back. 1-800-252-7894

709 AKC Government Relations Working to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership

716 AKC Humane Fund Responsible pet ownership education

424 AKC Publications For the fancy or the family

527, 626 AKC STAR/CGC Program Recognizing dogs who have good manners at home and in the community

625 Alvalley LLC Specializing in leather products handcrafted in Colombia, South America

1019 AAHA – American Animal Hospital Accredits pet hospitals by evaluating them on over 900 standards

819, 918 American Pet Products Association Promotes the benefits of pet ownership and the human-animal bond

1114 Angel On A Leash The therapy dogs of Angel On A Leash enhance human health

654 Ark Naturals Products for Pets All Natural Health, Remedy and Lifestyle Products for your Pets. Made in the USA

627 Art-Casso, LLC Pup-Casso & Kitty-Casso are No-Mess Paint Kits for pets

631 Because You Love Them! In an emergency, we alert pet care until someone’s there

T19 Binki + Boo Handcrafted sterling silver pet-themed jewelry and animal stuff for people!

T20 Boett USA, LLC Be Safe Be Seen – Boett Reflective gear for you and your dog

704 BowTie, Inc. BowTie is the world’s largest publisher of pet-related media

460 Canidae Natural Pet Foods Company Canidae offers only healthy meat-based natural pet foods

526 Canine Companies Dedicated to the health & safety of pets for over 27 years

461 Canine Heritage® Breed Test See the newly released Canine Heritage Breed Test

711 Catwalk for Kitty Catwalks & Hideaways Designed to Make Cats Purr!

655 Dave’s Pet Food Healthy and all natural food for all kinds of dogs

463 Dog Is Good Unique apparel and greeting cards

330 East Coast Assistance Dogs Educated canines assisting with disabilities

427 Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+) 24/7 protection for you, your family and your pets. 1-855-781-9071

715, 717 Eukanuba For more than 60 years, P&G Pet Care has provided world-class quality foods and pet-care products

718 Fine Arf Collection Fine Arf makes the finest silver dog jewelry for people

1003, 1005 Freshpet Fresh, refrigerated food for pets1102, 1104

619 FURminator, Inc. The #1 solution to pet shedding and cat hairball prevention

1106 Girl Scout Council of Greater New York Builds girls of courage, confidence and character

334 GramercyPet.com The trusted Fundle® Ultimate Pet Sling authorized dealer

353 Grizzly Pet Products Wild Alaskan Salmon oil - all natural treats, joint aids 4 dogs

354 Handsome Hounds Waterproof Wax Cotton Coats & Polartec Fleece Coats

327, 426 Hill’s®ScienceDiet®Small &ToyBreeddog food Superior nutrition for the quality of life of your pet

719, 818 IAMS For more than 60 years, P&G Pet Care has provided world-class quality foods and pet-care products.

814, 816 Innova For more than 60 years, P&G Pet Care has provided world-class quality foods and pet-care products

452 International Dental The best, easiest oral care for dogs and cats!

633 John Paul Pet - PetMelody LLC. Pet care with a Salon Pedigree

1009, 1011 Jorge Bendersky Grooming

629 K9Grass K9Grass is the artificial grass designed specifically for dogs!

425, 524 Kent Nutrition Group World’s Best Cat Litter; Natural and Organic food for dogs and cats

342, 344 KONG Company KONG, Your Dog and Cat Will Love You For It

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®VENDORS

552 Let's Go Design Being prepared never looked so good

817, 916 LG Electronics USA Featuring a line of thoughtfully-designed vacuums for pet owners

919 Marshall Pet Products The Earth’s Balance line naturally and effectively treats common pet problems

340 Merrick Pet Care All-Natural Premium Pet Food and Treats

1100 Morris Animal Foundation Creating a Healthier Tomorrow for Animals

324 Motel 6/Studio 6 Pet Friendly lodging with a 10% AKC discount: use CP/ID: CP542764

T1 Music My Pet Classical music specifically created to calm your pet

T18 My Big Dogs/My Preppy Puppies Rugby Sweaters, Preppy Polos, Hoodies & Accessories

T16 My Dog Collage Custom dog collage made from recycled magazine squares

651 Natura Pet Products The healthiest pet food in the world!

453, 455 Nature's Variety Holistic Pet food including raw diets, grain free kibble and canned

336 NorthStar VETS 24 Hour Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty Center Leading the way in Central, NJ

609, 708 Paramount Chemical Specialties, Inc. A Premium Line of Non-Toxic, Biodegradable Stain & Odor Removers, Health and Beauty Products for Dogs

553, 652 Pet Brands, Inc. A leading manufacturer of dog accessories, treats and chews

706 Pet King Brands ZYMOX Enzymatic Dermatology for Chronic Ear and Skin Infection

1004 Pet Partners, Inc. Superior pet healthcare insurance

561, 660 petco Providing everything to keep pets healthy & happy

917 Plush Puppy USA 3 steps to a cleaner pet

328 Port Chester Obedience Training Club, Family manners-Obedience-Rally-Agility-Nose workWhite Plains, NY

560 ProPlan® A complete line of formulas designed to give your dog outstanding nutrition

608 Proguard Pets, Inc.

714 Puppy Bumpers, Inc. Stuffed Pillow Collars that keep dogs from getting out of fences! 804 512-2553

555 Real-Time Care All about dogs, cats, and their people–we want to help you give your pets the longest, healthiest, happiest lives possible

355,454 Red Bank Veterinary Hospital A 24-hour emergency & specialty hospital with locations in Tinton Falls, Cherry Hill, Hillsborough & Linwood, NJ.

T16 Samuel Price: Custom Collage Art Custom dog portraits made from recycled magazine squares

614 Schmitty The Weather Dog Spokesdog: New Yorkie Runway 2/10 @ New Yorker Hotel

361 Solid Gold Health Products for Pets The Pioneer in Holistic Pet Food

618 Stella and Chewy's All natural, raw, frozen and freeze-dried dinners and treats for dogs and cats

1015 Teddy The Dog A casual line of apparel for people. Be your own dog!

1118 The Animal Medical Center Advanced treatment, research, education, devotion, since 1910

653 The Harmony Company DGP & NK9: Natural, Fast Acting Remedies for Aging Pets!

626, 527 The Hartford Auto & Home Insurance for Responsible Dog Owners

810 The New York Times Visit our booth for 50% off Home Delivery and receive a free gift with subscription

554 The Puppy Hugger Custom luxury beds and accessories for dogs and cats

1001 The Spot Experience Dog daycare in New York City

1110 Therapy Dogs Inc. Dedicated to “Sharing Smiles and Joy” since 1990

624, 625 Toyota’s Pet Travel Safety Program Helping educate consumers on pet automobile safety

326 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Dogs used in the detection of narcotics, agriculture products and other prohibited items

332 US Police Canine Association Training and Certification to Law Enforcement Canine Teams

617 VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals Specialty Referral & 24 hr. Emergency Veterinary Care

615 WallyBed Pet Beds Beautiful, machine wash/dry, faux furs. Favored by New York Decorator

806, 808 Wellness/ Holistic Select Food for Pets Natural food and snacks for dogs and cats

707 Westminster Kennel Club America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®VENDORS


ALL PHOTO

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Woofs,Wags,andPurrs

Just a few of the unusualbreeds seen last year were theBerger Picard (above) and theOtterhound (near left). Also onhand, a Pembroke Welsh Corgiand his “queen” and a RescueInk ambassador.

At last year’s AKC Meet the Breeds® more than 39,000 pet lovers came out to shake pawswith hundreds of dogs and cats—some perennial favorites and some so rare that mostpeople had only ever seen them in books. In between strolls down the pup-packed aisles,dog lovers were riveted to the nonstop action in the demo rings by police dogs, flyballchamps, service dogs, and obedience and agility stars, both canine and feline.

So now it’s your turn to greet the breeds you know and the ones you don’t. To dogs, astranger is just a friend they haven’t met yet.


Me-WOW! Clockwise from topleft: A Norwegian Forest Cat;British Shorthair; Colorpoint

Shorthair (channeling MarilynMonroe); and an American

Bobtail. At right, even kids getin on the cat act.

AKC Meet the Breeds® is made possible through the gen-erosity of presenting sponsor (and provider of the AKCand TICA pet health-care plans) PetPartners, Inc. Othersponsors include The Hartford Financial Services Group,Inc., P&G Pet Care, Iams, Pet Brands, Inc., Motel 6, Emer-gency Assistance Plus (EA+), Hill’s® Science Diet® Small& Toy Breed dog food, LG Electronics USA, ParamountChemical Specialties, Inc., American Pet Products Associ-ation, Canine Companies, Inc., Toyota’s Pet Safety Initia-tive, amNewYork, Baker Institute for Animal health atCornell University and ShowSight Magazine.. Volunteers from parent clubs and local specialty- and all-breed clubs make this extravaganza a success by donatingtheir time, knowledge, and passion for responsible dogownership.

GRIZZLY SALMON OIL— The Trusted Brand

Consumers ask for Grizzly – Wild AlaskanSalmon Oil supplement for excellent skin andcoat, better Omega-3 balance, stronger immunesystem, and natural salmon treats for efficienttraining. Products of USA.

The Coat Shows – It’s Grizzly!

www.grizzlypetproducts.com



www.TherapyDogs.com 1-877-843-7364

Visit us atBooth #1110


www.PetsSpark.com

1-877-66-SPARK

PETS’ SPARK provides a safe pro-active methodto eliminate gooey ocular discharge and stainsaround the eyes, mouth, and feet ofdogs and cats. Petaware is proudto manufacture a product line withunmatched quality and the lowestprice amongst the competition.

The 136th Annual

Westminster Kennel ClubAll Breed Dog Show

February 13-14, 2012 Madison Square Garden New York CityTicket information and order forms at www.westminsterkennelclub.org


is a chicken based, higher protein, grain-free and gluten-free formula made for adult dogs of all ages.It contains such novel ingredients as Tapi-

oca, Chia Seed, Quinoa, Fruc-tooligosaccharide (FOS), andTurmeric.

www.solidgoldhealth.com

800-364-4863

SOLID GOLD® SUNDANCER™

TheEARTH’S BALANCE line of pet productsprovides natural solutions for common problems,

such as: itching, dander, odor, hot spots,skin irritations, and lawn burn!

Call 1-800-292-3424or visit

www.earthsbalance.comto learn more!

Since 1995, we have funded over $33 million in canine health researchand educational programs. To learn about the latest advances in caninehealth research, stop by our booth, #1018, or visit www.akcchf.org

DONATE TODAY!

Help dogs and their owners live longer, healthier lives!


Home is Where the Dog IsAKC Clubs and the AKC Humane Fund, Inc. want all dogs to have loving homes.

AKC Parent Clubs provide foster and veterinarycare for dogs unconditionally. The AKC Humane Fundhelps Clubs perform this vital rescue work with grantsyear round. Join the AKC Humane Fund and take a

stand for responsible dog ownership.

www.akchumanefund.org


Get in on the Action!

AKC events draw over three million entries annually, andinclude not only dog shows but also events such asCGC tests, agility trials, lure coursing, rally, field- andherding trials, tracking tests, obedience trials, and coon-hound and earthdog events. To learn more about theseand other sports you and your dog might enjoy, visit usat www.akc.org, Facebook or @akcdoglovers.

Dog Shows Known as “conformation,” dog shows areintended to evaluate breeding stock and determine howwell a dog conforms to his breed standard. Dog showscombine the thrill of competition with the joy of seeingmagnificent dogs up close.

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program isa two-part test that rewards dogs who possess goodmanners at home and in their community and responsi-ble pet ownership. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate fromthe AKC. Many owners choose CGC trainingas the first step on the road to a well-behaveddog because it lays the foundation for otherAKC activities such as obedience, agility,tracking, and performance events. Trainingenhances the canine-human bond becausedogs who have a solid obedience educationare a joy to live with and respond well to household rou-tines, have good manners in the presence of people andother dogs, and fully enjoy the company of the ownerwho took the time to provide training, intellectual stimu-lation, and a high-quality life.

Obedience Trials are one of the AKC’s oldest tradi-tions—it is a sport of finesse, precision, and accuracy.Obedience trials showcase dogs who have been trainedand conditioned to behave well in the home, in publicplaces, and in the presence of other dogs. AKC trialsallow exhibitors and their dogs to enjoy companionshipand competition as they proudly earn AKC titles.

AKC Rally is a dog sport that has been taking thenation by storm, and it is a successful stepping-stonefrom the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to theworld of obedience or agility. Rally offers both dogs andowners an experience that is fun and exhilarating. Thedog and handler move at their own pace, very similarto rally-style auto racing, navigating a course made upof 10 to 20 stations with directional signs. No two

courses are the same, so it is a perfect event for first-time competitors.

Agility Running a dog in an agility trial is the ultimategame for you and your dog and is one of the most excit-ing canine sports for spectators. In an agility trial, a dogdemonstrates its agile nature and versatility by followingcues from the handler through a timed obstacle courseof jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and other objects. Agilityis a fast-paced sport that relies on nearly flawless com-munication between handler and dog and offers excite-ment and exercise for both, which may explain why it’sbecome the fastest-growing dog sport in the UnitedStates!

Tracking As you know, dogs have a very keen senseof smell—100,000 times stronger than humans! Em-

ploying this miraculous ability, dogs are oftenused to find lost people and animals, drugs,disaster victims, and even to detect cancer.Tracking demonstrates the dog’s natural tal-ent for recognizing and following a scent. Un-like obedience and rally trials, where dogsrespond to a handler’s commands, in track-ing the dog is completely in charge—only heknows how to use his nose to find and follow

the track. For many, the greatest pleasure of tracking isthe hours spent outside training and interacting withtheir dogs.

The Coursing Ability Test is an introductory eventfashioned after the sport lure coursing. It’s a lively andhealthy activity attractive to wide range of dog owners.Structured as a noncompetitive pass/fail where dogs runsingularly after a lure, the event is open to all dogs atleast 12 months of age who are registered with the AKC,recorded in the FSS program, have a PAL number, orare enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program.

Noncompetitive Earthdog Tests offer owners ofsmall terriers and Dachshunds a standardized meas-urement of their dogs’ natural aptitude and trainedhunting- and working behaviors when exposed to anunderground den. The program begins with a basic in-troduction and progresses through the gradual stepsthat require the dog to prove he is willing to performthe tasks of seeking his quarry, then locating andworking it underground.

Want to tap into your dog’s instincts and trainability

and have a great time doing it?

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