Celebrate Purebred Dogs!

COLORADO BECOMES FIRST STATE TO RECOGNIZE MAY 1 AS NATIONAL PUREBRED DOG DAY

DENVER, Colorado April 27, 2015 – On March 10, 2015, Colorado became the first state in America to recognize May 1 as National Purebred Dog Day. State legislators voted on a joint resolution introduced by Minority Whip, Rep. Polly Lawrence, to mark a day that celebrates the diversity, heritage, predictability and contributions of the purebred dog. National Purebred Dog Day has the endorsement of the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Approximately half of all dogs owned in the United States are purebred dogs whose breeds were developed to work alongside man as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Conservation Dogs, military dogs, trackers, hunting dogs and herders - and always, to be companions, helpers, and the heartbeat of a family and home.

While every dog should be valued whatever its ancestry, National Purebred Dog Day recognizes the 300+ distinct dog breeds and varieties recognized worldwide, each breed a “bit of history with a pulse,” each the legacy of the culture that created it for a reason. Some of our breeds are in danger of extinction, such as the Skye Terrier which is outnumbered globally by Panda Bears.

From Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, to Uggie and Air Bud, from Marmaduke and Fred Basset, to Snoopy and Presidential pets, Bo, Barney, Fala and Laddie, purebred dogs have had a place in American history and culture. Please help us recognize and preserve the legacy of these dogs by writing, posting and tweeting about National Purebred Dog Day on May 1.

· Our hashtags are: #purebreddogs and #NationalPurebredDogDay

· National Purebred Dog Day’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NationalPurebredDogDay

· See the video about National Purebred Dog Day here: https://youtu.be/DwbWOrmkLmg

For more information about this topic, contact Susi Szeremy at 303-263-1015, 303-791-6306 or email her at szeremy@mho.net.

Pictured above is an Purebred Estrela Mountain Dog from Star Mountain Kennel in Windsor. The Estrela is a rare breed in the United States. The Estrela Mountain Dog (Portuguese Shepard) is one of the oldest breeds of dogs from the Iberian Peninsula. To learn more about the Estrela visit http://StarMountainKennel.com