Press Releases

The American Kennel Club is excited to announce that the 1st AKC Trick Dog Virtual Competition has begun! AKC Elite Performer Trick Dogs from around the country will be able to participate in the inaugural virtual event. Dogs participating in the competition must have earned the Elite Performer Trick Dog Title by September 2nd, 2019. […]

With Hurricane Dorian bearing down on the east coast, AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is concerned for pets and their owners in the forecast path of the storm. Local first responders should have shelter plans to accommodate families and pets. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief […]

-Premium List Available on AKC.org- Entries are now open for the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 14th and 15th. Entries are also open for the 3rd annual AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, which will take […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the AKC Temperament Test™ (ATT).  The ATT is open to all breeds, including mixed breed dogs. The temperament of any dog is an important characteristic.  Temperament is a dog’s natural predisposition to react a certain […]

-Program designed to provide canine comfort to children- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry, leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the launch of the AKC PupPals Program. The AKC PupPals Program provides dog owners a unique opportunity to uplift a child who is seeking the comfort […]

-Conference aims to examine possible solutions to the shortage of detection dogs- The American Kennel Club will host the 2019 AKC U.S. Detection Dog Conference Tuesday, August 27th - Thursday, August 29th, 2019 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection in the United States. The Conference will bring together […]

- Programming to Feature Agility, Diving Dogs, & Flyball - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is proud to participate in ESPN Dog Day on August 24th – a programming event that celebrates International Dog Day (August 26th). The event will highlight select dog […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is celebrating one million dogs passing their AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Test. The millionth dog to pass the test was a Bernese Mountain Dog named Fiona who is owned by Nora Pavone from Brooklyn, NY. Fiona attended instructor […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF) and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce a three-year extension of the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program for 2021-2023. The Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club, AKC Canine Health Foundation, and Theriogenology Foundation is a collaborative effort, started […]

--Annual Event Educates Public on How to Be Effective Dog Owners-- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 17th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities […]