On August 1, 2024, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new restrictions and requirements for the entry of dogs into the U.S. Anyone planning to bring a dog into the U.S. in the near future should familiarize themselves with upcoming import policy changes. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the serious […]

Dogs sneeze. Sometimes it's just occasional, but sometimes they can sneeze so much they get a bloody nose. But do dogs sneeze for the same reasons we do? "Sneezing is a normal response to stimulation of irritant receptors in the nasal passage," says AKC Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein, DVM. "Sneezing is most often seen […]

There are many simple opportunities for us as dog owners to offer our dogs more freedom and control over their choices to help them be happier.

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In this section you will find information related to Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes. June 2024 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Bylaws Committee Canine Health Committee Companion Events Committee Coordinating Committee Dog Show Rules Committee Field Trial and Hunting Test Event Committee Herding, Earthdog, Coursing and Scent Work Events Committee Parent Clubs Committee […]

Yesterday, during the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on H. 4876, a re-drafted omnibus clean energy bill, the sponsor of Amendment #5 that sought to remove dogs from the definition of agriculture, withdrew it from consideration. Details on the amendment are in yesterday’s post. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not believe this proposed change […]

When a new breed is accepted in the American Kennel Club a special type of registration known as Open Registration, is available for a limited time. The American Kennel Club in conjunction with the Parent Club (also known as a national breed club) sets this time frame for the breed. Eligibility for Open Registration In […]

At 16 years old, "Kate" the All-American Dog (Hrh Katherine Elizabeth Roonie RN FITB) will be the oldest dog competing at the AKC Rally National Championship.

All dogs 9 months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Herding Events. Effective January 1, 2011 all dogs 6 months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Herding Instinct Tests. AKC Recognized Breeds Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian […]

Breeder of Merit FAQs [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Prepaid Registrations In Breeder Toolkit"] If you plan to use the prepaid option to register all of the puppies – Do not select the electronic (downloadable) litter kit when you register the litter. That will disable the prepaid option. You are able to send an individual Registration Application for […]