AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!

To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE).  Nominations are now open and winners will be announced in fall 2017.   Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking […]

-Historic organizations to reside in Kalikow Building-   The headquarters of the AKC will reside on a newly designed fifth floor of the Kalikow building. The floor will house approximately 100 people. “We are very excited to move both our headquarters and the museum into the Kalikow building,” said Ron Menaker, Chairman of the AKC. […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the start of its new conformation Puppy of Achievement (POA) certificate program.  The program is designed to create incremental steps of success for those participating in conformation with their puppies.  POA points will be earned […]

The American Kennel Club And Royal Canin Announce Inaugural National All-Breed Stakes For Puppies And Juniors

Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September --Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 15th Year--

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award are truly committed to excellence, consistency, breed standard and type,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO.  “They […]

ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN - Premium List Available Now - Entries are now open for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16 and 17. Entries are also open for the inaugural AKC […]

Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 16th and 17th. The all-day event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]

AKC® HUMANE FUND LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS Fund aims to raise money to support shelters through grant program In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the AKC® Humane Fund has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to support domestic violence shelters that need the financial means to accept victims and […]