‘Meet the Breeds’ to be Held in New York
The American Kennel Club (New York) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association (Manasquan, N.J.) will showcase more than 160 AKC registered dog breeds and 41 CFA registered cat breeds during “Meet the Breeds,” Oct. 17-18 at the Javits Convention Center in New York.
The event is sponsored by PetPartners Inc. (Raleigh, N.C.).
“Meet the Breeds” previously has been held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. However, its overwhelming popularity spurred organizers to make it a stand-alone event.
Bringing CFA into the mix adds a new dimension to the event, according to Dennis Sprung, president and chief operating officer of AKC.
“It’s an ideal opportunity for any animal lover to enjoy the diversity and beauty in the canine and feline worlds and learn about breeds directly from the experts,” Sprung said. “We will offer attractions such as educational demonstrations, vendors and activities for kids and we expect it to become an annual family event.”
National breed clubs will decorate booths to depict each breed’s country of origin, historical purpose or function and attributes as a family pet. In addition, select breeders will be available to talk about various breeds and responsible pet ownership. Demonstrations will highlight various activities such as dog and cat grooming, agility, citizenship, search and rescue and first aid.
For details, go to www.meetthebreeds.com. [June 2009 PET AGE]
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