The AKC's DNA program provides many benefits to both the kennel club and its customers. DNA technology helps to preserves the integrity of the AKC's registry, and helps responsible breeders to make informed decisions about their breeding programs. DNA analysis served an unexpected purpose for one upstate NY woman and her lucky Cavalier King Charles […]

When it's only 80 degrees outside, a car can heat up to more than 120 degrees in just minutes. In that kind of heat, a dog could easily die. That's why the American Kennel Club recommends that dog owners never leave their dog alone in a car during warm weather. For additional tips on canine […]

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) officially joined the ranks of the American Kennel Club on July 1, 2003. As of this date the Toller will enjoy regular status as an AKC-recognized breed in the Sporting Group, and the addition will round out the total number of AKC-recognized breeds to 150. Coincidentally, this Canadian […]

  The American Kennel Club will be offering our innovative and popular program at the Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows on Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 at the Reliant Center. enables dog owners to bring their unregistered purebred dogs of a breed recognized by the American Kennel Club to this show […]

  Just like our immigrant ancestors, most of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries and came to the United States later on. However, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - […]

-- AKC Teams with Dog Clubs and Olympic Gold Medallist Greg Louganis to Raise Awareness of Responsibilities of Dog Ownership--   The American Kennel Club has declared Wednesday, September 17, 2003 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, and announced hundreds of celebrations to be held across the country through the weekend of September 20 and 21. […]

  New York, NY - The American Kennel Club is pleased to welcome the seven students who have been chosen to participate in the AKC Internship Program. The program--open to college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs--is designed to further their professional development as well as help the AKC identify potential employees […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the following changes in responsibilities in its Raleigh, NC office: Robin Stansell's duties as Director of Conformation Rules and Policies have been expanded to include overall responsibility for all Event Operations which includes Conformation, Performance, and Companion event plans and results. Robin was a member of the AKC […]

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  In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were launched in 1998 and are now in its sixth year of honoring the Fancy's best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of selfless effort have made significant contributions […]