-Premium List Available on AKC.org- Entries are now open for the 2020 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 12th and 13th. Entries are also open for the 4th annual AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, which will take […]

Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.

Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or […]

AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include:  U.S. Congress – […]

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Tonight, October 19, at 7:00pm, residents in Marshfield, Massachusetts, will be asked at a special town meeting to vote on two of three proposed dog ordinances, Articles 1, 2 and 3.  We are grateful that after the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) initial legislative alert and subsequent contacts were made with town officials, Article 3 regarding […]

When Maria B. Moya was growing up, she always wanted a dog, but it wasn’t possible where her family lived. Then she got out on her own and moved to Hoboken, New Jersey. In her new town, everyone, it seemed, had a dog. Many of them were the trendy mixed-breeds, known as "Goldendoodles." Moya, who […]

Breeders can now use Breeder Toolkit to prepay for the puppies in their litters. The updated functionality was built to simplify and replace the current Breeder EZ Reg process.  You can pay for the puppies, edit prepaid puppy information, transfer puppies and view their registration status all from within the Manage Litters option in Breeder […]

When it comes time to select bedding for your dam and puppies, look no further than Tractor Supply Company. Tractor Supply Company has a full array of blankets, beds, and pads to line your whelping box and puppy pen. Look for low-height pads for your whelping box, so mom can move around easily and pups […]

APPLY TO BE AN AKC APPROVED CGC EVALUATOR Dear Dog Trainer, Thank you for your interest in applying to be an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator. CGC Evaluators administer many exciting AKC Family Dog Programs including AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC, AKC FIT DOG, AKC Trick Dog, and Virtual Home […]