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AKC DNA + Health Kit – Included Tests
All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health-kit-tests-available/
| July 26, 2023
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AKC Detection Dog Webinars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar Discussing Canine Nutrition and Working Dogs February 22, 2024 Nutrition is a critical part of caring for a working dog. Not just to ensure the dog’s health, but also to help the dog perform its jobs at the optimum level. Yesterday, the AKC Detection Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/webinars/
| May 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Former Service Dog ‘Legend’ Introduces Owner to Dog Shows
Owner-handler Kyllian Genzmer, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, got her Belgian Sheepdog to be her pet. "Legend" ended up being so much more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/belgian-sheepdog-legend-conformation/
| March 8, 2024
Press Releases
Parent Club Flier Program Will Help New Dog Owers
New puppy owners who register their dogs with the AKC are usually clamoring for all the information they can get about their new best friend. Who better than to tell them than national breed clubs? Take advantage of the AKC's parent club flier program. The AKC will distribute a flier written by your national […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/parent-club-flier-program-will-help-new-dog-owers/
| January 27, 2003
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Why You Should Keep in Contact With Your Breeder
Did you purchase your puppy from a breeder? They should be a valuable resource when you have questions or problems about your new dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/why-you-should-keep-in-contact-with-your-breeder/
| July 28, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Data Collected About Commercial Dog Breeders Would No Longer Be Private Under MN Bill
Minnesota Senate File 3458, which is scheduled to be considered by the Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, seeks to remove from current law an explicit declaration that data collected by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (Board) on commercial dog and cat breeders is private or nonpublic. SF […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/data-collected-commercial-dog-breeders-no-longer-private-mn-bill/
| March 4, 2024
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AKC Education
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/
| December 19, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Calling on All Responsible Dog Owners and Breeders: Join in Expressing Opposition to New Hampshire Bill That Will Criminalize Breeders
Dog breeders in New Hampshire are being targeted by legislation that seeks to make them criminals. The legislation is scheduled for a committee hearing on Tuesday, March 5. Responsible dog breeders and owners across the country are needed to join the fight to defend the rights and reputations of purebred dog breeders and to respectfully […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/calling-responsible-dog-owners-breeders-join-expressing-opposition-new-hampshire-bill-will-criminalize-breeders/
| February 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Express Opposition Today to New Hampshire Bill that Seeks to Criminalize Breeders!
On Tuesday, March 5, at 1PM, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider HB 1102, “Defining Animal Cruelty,” in a public hearing. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) are in strong opposition to HB 1102, which describes brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/express-opposition-today-new-hampshire-bill-seeks-criminalize-breeders/
| February 29, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
How to Form a Club
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/forming-a-club/
| October 26, 2017