When we first began our individual journeys in the sport of dog breeding and showing, we did so with the highest of ideals, hoping not only to succeed, but also to make worthwhile contributions to our breed and the fancy. Along the way, we meet those who are prepared to cut corners and do what’s expedient, if not in the […]

AKC Live! is a new, weekly dog-centric entertainment news show that airs on AKC.TV. Hosted by sportscaster Sam Ryan, the show brings together the world of dog sports, lifestyle tips and fun news that is engaging and uplifting. Each show is full of useful information, heartwarming stories and more. AKC Live! is the flagship show […]

About the Award The Public Education Department seeks to acknowledge the efforts of clubs that have positively contributed to the education of the public on AKC dog sports and events, purebred dogs, responsible dog ownership, and safety around dogs. Through this acknowledgment, the AKC Public Education Department hopes to ensure the club’s continued efforts in […]

Past Winners of the Public Education Award 2024: Fayetteville Kennel Club (Fayetteville, NC) 2023: Sun Maid Kennel Club (Fresno, CA) 2021: Southwest Obedience Club of Los Angeles, Inc (Los Angeles, CA) 2020: Not Held Due to COVID Restrictions 2019: Quad Cities Dog Obedience Club (Milan, IL) 2018: Wenatchee Kennel Club (Wenatchee, WA) 2017: Greater Lafayette Kennel Club […]

The communication templates below will make the process of communicating with youth organizations much less time consuming, and will ensure you have all of the information you need, and can easily share the information the groups will need. As you are going through this process, feel free to reach out to publiced@akc.org with any questions. […]

The AKC Patch Program Orientation is vital to the success of the program at your event. It ensures that the groups have a good experience and that the rest of your show does not experience any interruptions. It is important to begin promptly. When children have too much time on their hands, misbehavior can occur. […]

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