AKC Meet the Breeds® Fast Facts

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P l a c e 2 Days to See Them All!

On September 28 & 29, 10am-5pm both days, hundreds of dogs and cats and thousands of pet lovers will return to the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan to participate in AKC Meet the Breeds, the world’s largest showcase of cats and dogs.

 AKC Meet the Breeds, presented by leading healthcare provider Pet Partners, Inc., returns after another wildly successful event last year. Last year’s event boasted more than 35,000 attendees!

 An educational event that is fun for the whole family! Each breed will be presented in its own designated space, decorated to reflect its heritage, characteristics and unique attributes as a pet, while allowing attendees to literally "Meet the Breeds" by petting the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learning about them directly from the experts.

 More than 200 dog and cat breed booths individually decorated depicting the breed’s unique history. Giant Mastiffs in a Medieval castle, Bengal cats set in the jungle, and Cairn Terriers in a scene from The Wizard of Oz are only some of the booths that were at last year’s event.

 “Meet” rare breeds including the Pumi, Bedlington Terrier, and Clumber Spaniel. Rare cats include the Toyger, Bengal, and Cymric.

 Attendees can meet responsible breeders and get information on how to find the right dog or cat for their lifestyle, training, grooming and pet health.

 Learn about different events you can do with your dog or cat and ways to care for your pet with activities in the demo ring all day long! Demonstrations in grooming, dog and cat agility, Flyball, Frisbee dogs, and view law enforcement K9s in action!  Hundreds of on-site vendors selling unique products and services such as couture pet accessories, pet food, and treats as well as every imaginable canine and feline product to spoil your favorite Fido or Fluffy!

 Don’t forget to visit www.MeetTheBreeds.com, the official website of AKC Meet the Breeds, and follow us on the official AKC Dog Lovers blog, Facebook or Twitter to keep up with the latest AKC Meet the Breeds news!

 Twitter followers can read fun facts, stats, and see photos of the breed of the day with “Tweet the Breeds.”

 Visit www.MeetTheBreeds.com for more information.