READ THE CURRENT ISSUE As the official journal of the sport of purebred dogs, the monthly AKC Gazette hasn’t missed an issue since 1889. For those with an abiding interest in exhibiting dogs as a sport, hobby, or profession, the digital Gazette is the AKC’s premium resource—written for, and mostly by, the American dog fancy. […]

2024 AKC Photo Contest OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  INTERNET ACCESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS WILL APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Eligibility: The […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Kids’ Corner Art Contest from the second round of judging. This year’s art contest theme was responsible dog ownership.   The winners included: Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Cindy of Little Fish Art Studio for her piece titled “My puppy Angel,” drawn with colored […]

Traditional Media Ways to Increase the Chance of Coverage for Your National Specialty Encouraging local media to cover your National Specialty is a great way to promote your breed and educate potential owners about the type of lifestyle that is suitable for your breed. Aside from inviting the local news station or newspaper reporters to […]

Saint Michael, the German Shepherd Dog in this video, was purchased by the Newtown Police Department with the support of the Trap Falls Kennel Club and the AKC community. From a previous survey, we learned that many AKC clubs are looking for a way to get more involved with their police department and their K-9 […]

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 […]

Your first communication with the media is often through press materials like media alerts and press releases. Your goal in preparing these materials is to provide accurate information in a timely manner that is easy to understand. Highlight an angle that makes your story stand out. Here are some sample press releases, media alerts, pitch […]

Ways to Increase the Chance of TV News Coverage for Your Dog Show TV crews are eager to cover local stories and your hometown dog show easily fits the bill. Even if there may be a bigger dog show, your local show can serve as a lead-up, building anticipation toward larger shows. Luck sometimes plays […]

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 […]