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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at American Kennel Club have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
American Kennel Club employees are -57% more likely to recommend American Kennel Club as a great place to work
| 12% | Promoters |
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| 19% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at American Kennel Club is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. American Kennel Club employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting American Kennel Club’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at American Kennel Club was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American Kennel Club is rated D-
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American Kennel Club ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 11 American Kennel Club employee reviews, 30% were positive. The remaining 70% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American Kennel Club improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 30% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 70% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is knowledgeable, hard-working and genuine.
What are some of the best things about your team?The lower level workers were kind and committed
What did you like most about the interview process?Very direct and to the point
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stop trying to please the executives or board members or the elite fanciers.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They denied me my compensation despite my strong performance
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?They do not respect their employees
The AKC is a not-for-profit organization and a purebred dog registry that supports and enriches the lives of purebred and mixed-breed dogs.
Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
| Headquarter | 260 Madison Ave New York City, NY United States of America |
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| Website | www.akc.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1884 |
| Tel | 212-696-8359 |
20 employees at American Kennel Club have reviewed American Kennel Club across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 20 American Kennel Club employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American Kennel Club are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at American Kennel Club, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American Kennel Club are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at American Kennel Club are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American Kennel Club believe the environment at American Kennel Club is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American Kennel Club is moderate. About 100% of the employees at American Kennel Club work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at American Kennel Club are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining American Kennel Club is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. American Kennel Club employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no American Kennel Club employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand American Kennel Club's KPIs and OKRs.
Dennis’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dennis in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Dennis Sprung’s employees rank American Kennel Club in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 20% for Retention. Sprung is generally unpopular with American Kennel Club employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The American Kennel Club Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Dennis Sprung, Senior Vice President, Registration & Customer Development Mark Dunn, and Vice President of Marketing Kirsten Bahlke
Dennis Sprung CEO / President
Dennis Sprung serves as the CEO / President of American Kennel Club.
Kirsten Bahlke Vice President of Marketing
Kirsten Bahlke serves as the Vice President of Marketing of American Kennel Club. Kirsten started at American Kennel... read more
Daphna Straus Vice President, Business Development and Licensing
Daphna Straus serves as the Vice President, Business Development and Licensing of American Kennel Club.
Brandi Hunter Vice President of Public Relations and Communications
Brandi Hunter serves as the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications of American Kennel Club. Brandi... read more
Heather McManus Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Heather McManus serves as the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of American Kennel Club. Heather started at... read more
Tim Thomas Vice President, Dog Show Judges
Tim Thomas serves as the Vice President, Dog Show Judges of American Kennel Club. Tim started at American Kennel Club in... read more
David Roberts VP Registration Services
David Roberts serves as the VP Registration Services of American Kennel Club.
Jerry Klein Chief Veterinary Officer
Jerry Klein serves as the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Kennel Club. Jerry started at American Kennel Club in Oct... read more
How much do people at American Kennel Club get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American Kennel Club is $111,883, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,967, or $53 per hour.
At American Kennel Club, the highest paid job is a Technical Support at $231,462 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $50,430 annually. Average American Kennel Club salaries by department include: IT at $92,710, Design at $79,840, Marketing at $94,242, and Product at $148,916. Half of American Kennel Club salaries are above $110,967.
9 employees at American Kennel Club rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at American Kennel Club rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American Kennel Club across various culture dimensions.
American Kennel Club PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is American Kennel Club address?
American Kennel Club location is at 260 Madison Ave
Who is the CEO of American Kennel Club?
American Kennel Club CEO is Dennis Sprung, their score by employees is 42
What is American Kennel Club eNPS?
The eNPS for American Kennel Club is -57
What is the salary for IT Manager in American Kennel Club?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 111k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in American Kennel Club?
The average salaries for Engineering in American Kennel Club is 136k