NEW YORK (January 27, 2003) - The American Kennel Club and The Iams Company are delighted to announce that The Burbank Kennel Club will hold its 2003 all-breed dog show on Thursday, December 4, 2003, in Long Beach, California, in conjunction with the The AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship.

The Burbank Kennel Club will change the date and sight site of its 2003 show to and hold it at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center following the AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship. The Dog Hair and Eggnog Classic, which is comprised of the Long Beach, Los Encinos and Shore Line Kennel Clubs, is also changing its dates for 2003, and will be held December 5 - 7. There will now be four all-breed dog shows at this venue following The AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship.

"Adding another quality event, at this wonderful location will increase the convenience to exhibitors and adds to the excitement surrounding our show," said Show Chairman Ron Menaker. "We are thrilled that all of the kennel clubs involved want to be a part of the week's festivities, and thank them for their hard work and efforts."

The newly expanded Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a multi-purpose complex located on the Pacific Ocean, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles. It will easily accommodate the large number of attendees and dogs expected for the 2003 shows.

The 2003 AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship will mark the third year of the AKC's premier showcase for dogs, which is co-presented by by The Iams CompanyIams/Eukanuba. Animal Planet will continue to broadcast the show nationally. It will be the first time

that tThe AKC will bring its most popular national events together to one venue. In addition to the National Invitational, The AKC National Agility Championship and The AKC National Obedience Invitational will also be held on Wednesday and Thursday, December 3 - 4, 2003 in Long Beach, CA.

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The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world. Its rules and regulations govern more than 15,000 competitions each year. The Iams Company, founded in 1946, is committed to enhancing the well being of dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods and pet care products. Launched in October 1996, and now available in over 70 million homes, Animal Planet offers a wide range of television entertainment, including dramatic, reality-based series; talk shows; original fictional programming; high-quality children's shows; documentaries; and more. For more exciting news on the AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship, visit www.akc.org and www.eukanuba.com.