Below Are Links To The AKC Rules And Regulations That Are Available. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Board Policy Manual"] AKC Board Policy Manual [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="Clubs"] Charter and Bylaws of the AKC (PDF) Const and Bylaws: All-Breed; Specialty (PDF) Const and Bylaws: Performance Clubs (PDF) Formation of Dog Clubs (PDF) Working it Out -- AKC® Guidelines for Resolving Dog Club Issues […]

'Tis the season for giving (and going to) lots of holiday parties and dinners. Whether you're the host or the guest, these are the kinds of gifts that every dog lover will appreciate. Stock up, so you're ready for that last-minute invitation and for your own holiday celebrations. Wine Glasses Some guests bring the wine, […]

The AKC Club Relations Department handles the accreditation, licensing and member club approval process for all AKC clubs and administers the development of new clubs so they may qualify for the holding of sanctioned matches, mentored and licensed events. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I General Information PART II Organization  PART III AKC Accreditation  PART IV […]

March 21 2018: Raleigh, North Carolina Title: 5 Days - Toy Breeds - Seminars & Hands-on Workshops Breed: Toy Breeds Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group, Co-sponsored by the participating Tarheel Cluster dog clubs Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the […]

No matter what your interest in dogs, the chances are good that there’s a dog club near you where you can meet people who share your interests. AKC recognizes fifteen (15) different types of clubs: Parent Specialty, All-Breed, Specialty (single breed), Group (limited breed), Obedience, Tracking, Agility, Rally, Field Trial, Hunting Test, Herding, Coonhound, Lure […]

(April 2008 Board meeting; amended July 2017, May 2020 & January 2021) (January 2021) Board policy for processing Member club requests includes a minimum household within their local territory requirement. Some licensed clubs eligible to submit a membership request are not able to meet the local household requirement despite possessing extensive experience in holding successful […]

September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Delegate Election Packet To be voted as one amendment: Chapter 9, Section 11 and Chapter 11, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 9, Section 11 and Chapter 11, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Delegate Election Packet To be voted as one amendment: Chapter 9, Section 11 and Chapter 11, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 9, Section […]

  Find more information on all the different breeds of puppies. Not sure which puppy is right for you? Take a short quiz to Find a Match. A | B | C | D | E |  F | G | H | I | J |  K | L | M | N | O |  P | R | S | T | V |  W | X | Y A. Breed Group Affenpinscher Toy Afghan Hound Hound Airedale Terrier Terrier Akita Working Alaskan Malamute Working American English Coonhound Hound American Eskimo Dog […]

What is Agility? All AKC registered breeds may compete -- whether a tiny Yorkshire Terrier or a giant Irish Wolfhound. Dogs of all sizes run the same course with adjustments in the expected time and jump height. Originating in England in 1978, agility was designed to be halftime entertainment at the Crufts Dog Show. AKC […]