Do I need an appointment to view or research collections? Yes, an appointment is necessary.  so that the Archivist can be present and prepared to meet your research needs. At least 48 hours advance notice is required to ensure all desired materials are available for viewing. Please contact the Archives using this form. What are […]

AKD 4.6 1947-2012   2.5 linear ft in 3 boxes Collection Processed by Cherie Acierno, July 2006   Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide   This collection contains chronicles the activities of the Bull Terrier Club of […]

AKD 5.9 1956-2004 9.5 linear ft (in 14 doc boxes and 4 flat boxes). Collection processed by Norma Rosado-Blake, , 2007; Additions, edits, and conversion of legacy finding aid by Brynn White, 2016 Click here for a printable PDF of the collection finding aid   The Chihuahua Club of America (CCA) records collects some of […]

1918-1936 3.0 Cubic ft. AKC 7.1 Prepared by Norma Rosado-Blake 2006 An inventory will be completed by December 2006. For further information on access, refer to the AKC Archives' Mission Statement and Procedures. Provenance The files of the Club Relations Department have been transferred to the Archives through a series of collections starting in May […]

1976-2007 2008:003 AKD 6.5 6 Cubic Feet Collection Processed by Andrew D'Ambrose Click here for inventory Provenance A gift from Karen Kleinhans, President (2007) for the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America. Arrangement The collection is arranged into one series with two sub-series consisting of: Publications The Barker Stud book Registries The publication sub-series consist of […]

Do you think of your dog as much more than just a pet? Do you consider him a part of your family? Is his health, happiness, and well-being a priority? If so, AKC FAMILY DOG magazine has been created just for you! From hands-on training techniques to solving common behavior problems to inspiring and entertaining […]

The goal of AKC Education is to educate breeders, judges, groomers, trainers, and the general dog-owning public about purebred dogs and the sport of purebred dogs through AKC Canine College, AKC Public Education and the AKC Education Webinar Series. Follow us on Instagram Learn more about each area of AKC Education below. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="About […]

ACE Awards In 1999, The American Kennel Club took action to express its time-honored respect for the extraordinary canine-human bond, as well as its appreciation for the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. That initiative gave rise to The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which celebrated its first […]

Each year, The American Kennel Club recognizes and celebrates an outstanding purebred dog breeder with the Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. At a special presentation held during the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, […]

  Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]