Economic woes no competition for Americans' dedication to dogs (The Kansas City Star)

Despite a tough economy, pet owners are willing to sacrifice many luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Kennel Club.

Get off on the right foot (or paw) in 2009 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

DAYTON, Ohio -- It’s a new year and a new time to get involved in your pet’s life. Did you slack off last year and get lazy? Well, guess who suffers? OK, get off that couch and get busy. The American Kennel Club offers easy tips on how to get off on the right foot in 2009 for you and your pet.

Top show dogs have their day (Daily Pilot)

Top dogs took over at the Orange County Fairgrounds from the weekend through Monday, as the Shoreline Dog Fanciers Assn. of Orange County Inc. and the Malibu Kennel Club held back-to-back all-breed dog shows.

Make resolution for you, your pet (Island Packet)

Tradition dictates that every 365 days we resolve to kick bad habits and get a fresh start to the New Year. Chances are many of the resolutions you plan to make this year can be shared with your pet. To start 2009 off on the right foot, the American Kennel Club suggests enlisting the help of "man's best friend" to make you stick to your resolutions.

Economic woes no competition for Americans' dedication to dogs (Lansing State Journal)

A recent survey conducted by the American Kennel Club. shows that despite a tough economy, pet owners are willing to sacrifice many luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions.