AKC DNA Kits AKC DNA Kit Information AKC DNA + Health Kit Information How to submit a sample online - AKC DNA Portal Instructional Video How to collect a sample - AKC DNA Kit Instructional Video  Order AKC DNA Kit Order AKC DNA + Health Kit Activate AKC DNA Kit General AKC DNA Information DNA […]

Order AKC DNA Kit Order AKC DNA + Health Kit Activate AKC DNA Kit DNA Resource Center The AKC offers a comprehensive set of voluntary and mandatory programs to ensure the integrity of the AKC registry, and now includes genetic health and traits testing (including coat colors)! AKC DNA + Health, a new, powerful breeder […]

2019 October 10/27/19 -- New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club 10/27/19 -- Afghan Hound Club of America 10/26/19 -- New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club 10/20/19 -- Iowa Coursing Association 10/19/19 -- Midwest Borzoi Club 10/13/19 -- Western Washington Whippet Association 10/13/19 -- Saluki Club of America 10/13/19 -- Northern California Whippet Club 10/13/19 -- Hudson River Valley Hound Association 10/12/19 -- Western Washington Whippet Association September […]

The AKC PAC educates federal and state legislators about the rights of responsible dog owners. The PAC is nonpartisan, and collects voluntary contributions from individuals. Donated money is used to support legislators and legislative candidates who defend dog owners' rights and can influence legislation that affects pet owners. AKC appreciates reasonable and enforceable laws that […]

GENERAL UPDATES New! - For anyone needing help with a correction to be made to their dog's record there is a new online Correction Request Form available for faster service.   REGULATION UPDATES Added Description of Muzzle  Aug 2022 Conduct of Handler / No Recalling Oct 2022 Approval to Hold an Event Cannot Be Transferred/Fitness […]

In the last year Fast CAT has become one of the most popular sports for dogs and owners to enjoy. The popularity of Fast CAT has led to more results from qualified dogs to be recorded.  It can be quite a task for event secretaries to prepare and submit results to AKC then wait for […]

Downloadable Event Materials All the forms and resources your club needs to host an AKC Fast CAT event: *New! - The online Secretary Report - its fast and convenient! This new online secretary's report is also now included in the E-Result Template when clubs are preparing their results.  Fast CAT Event Forms Other Forms and […]

Westminster Kennel Club & American Kennel Club Set to Take Over NYC With Meet & Compete - Cats Return to 2018 “Meet the Breeds” Event - The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the Breeds®, brought to […]

If you're in a dog club and want to more easily share information with potential new members about that club and how much fun it is for you and your dog, then the Club Outreach application is the part of the AKC website that makes that possible. Clubs of all kinds (typically All Breed, Local […]

If your dog wins an AKC title, you can optionally commemorate that title with a beautiful silver medallion modeled after the original American Kennel Club Silver Championship Medal that was awarded to AKC champions of record in 1910. You can choose between two sizes: a small medallion ($20) that can be incorporated into jewelry, and […]