The AKC Patch Program aims to introduce a new generation of young people to purebred dogs and the sport of purebred dogs through a fun, interactive program that takes place at dog events. The AKC Patch Program is open to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and all youth who attend the event. Are you interested in […]

Your go-to resource for all-things breeder!  What is AKC Breeder Toolkit? AKC Breeder Toolkit is a FREE online tool created for AKC breeders that centralizes important AKC registration and recordkeeping functions into one location. AKC Breeder Toolkit is the easiest way to maintain records for dog, litter, and puppy registration data.  With AKC Breeder Toolkit, […]

The AKC Government Relations Department (GR) is dedicated to protecting the rights of all dog owners, promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring that laws governing dog ownership and breeding are reasonable, enforceable and non-discriminatory. The Government Relations department leads the AKC’s legislative efforts and identifies its goals as “working to protect the rights of all […]

The following must be met in order to be accepted into the program: Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events. Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred in each breed applied for. Member of an AKC club. Certifies […]

Click the links below to learn about AKC's Foundation Stock Service® Program. Foundation Stock Service® Program Home FSS Checklist - updated May 2023 (PDF) FSS Acceptable Domestic Registries FSS Pamphlet (PDF) FSS FAQs FSS News Parent Club Best Practices First Certificate of Merit Earned for Miscellaneous Breeds How to Count Certificate of Merit Points in […]

AKC Breeder Newsletter covers a wide range of topics of interest (nutrition, breeding techniques, health concerns, etc.) to the purebred dog breeder. It is available on a monthly or quarterly basis. You can sign up for AKC Breeder (and other AKC eNewsletters) here. Below are links to archived issues of the newsletter. 2016 March February 2015 Fall […]

Here at the AKC, we believe in honoring responsible breeders who have gone above and beyond on health issues, temperament, and genetic screening, as well as to the individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. That’s why we started the AKC Breeder of Merit Program: To give breeders a way to prove their dedication […]

Dog Breed Health Testing Requirements Listed below are all AKC breeds and their health testing requirements. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Affenpinscher Ophthalmologist Evaluation Patella Evaluation Afghan Hound Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Thyroid Evaluation Airedale Terrier Hip Evaluation Cardiac Exam Renal Disease DNA Test Ophthalmologist Evaluation Akita Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Alaskan Malamute Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Polyneuropathy DNA test American […]

 Good dogs come from good breeders. Good breeders strive to improve their breeds while considering canine health, temperament, training, and promoting responsible dog ownership. Part art, part science, and total devotion, breeding is exciting and challenging. AKC is here to support you on this amazing journey.   Dog Breeding Fundamentals Course AKC Legacy Breeder […]

The AKC leads the charge by donating millions of dollars to canine health research as well as education programs for breeders. DNA And The AKC AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)  Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)   Related Find a health screening clinic in your area Participating CHIC breeds AKC […]