Member in good standing An individual who is not suspended by The American Kennel Club or their Club and whose dues for the year are already paid. Types of Membership (must be defined in Article I, Section 1) Regular (Individual): Enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Household: Two […]

This is the thirdof a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners who will be honored Dec. 16-17 at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando. It was apparent from puppyhood that the "Skye" was the limit for this little guy. From the time he was […]

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS LARGEST ENTRY IN HISTORY OF EVENT Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries Will Vie for Best in Show   The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title […]

The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.

The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.

We've done it again. In the 17th year of the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin the event has drawn record entry numbers. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events including the inaugural […]

OLE (Online Entry Service) is a tool that you can use to enter Agility events. When you use OLE, you save time and money relative to traditional mail-driven entry methods. You also get real-time notification of entry acceptance or wait list status. You can enter one dog in multiple events, multiple dogs in one event, […]

AKC Canine Officer Program This program honors dogs who work in government agencies, including police, military, border patrol, the Transportation Security Administration, and more. National Purebred Dog Day May 1st is National Purebred Dog Day. We've been singing the praises of purebred dogs for over 130 years. AKC Paw of Courage The AKC Paw of […]

Artificial insemination (AI) is a common practice in canine reproduction, and in addition to the practice of AI, the use of chilled or frozen sperm has increased in popularity. But what are the effects of these storage methods on reproductive outcomes? Routine analysis of semen typically looks at morphology, motility, and velocity of the sperm, […]

If you're a musician, there's the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. If you're an actor, there are the Oscars. And if you're a dog breeder, the maraschino cherry atop a lifetime of hard work is to be named an American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year. After all, anyone can have a one-hit wonder, […]