A Word or Two from AKC President & CEO Gina DiNardo
AKC CEO Gina DiNardo shares updates on art contests, agility events, and exciting new milestones in the dog-loving community.
May 22, 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. In addition to maintaining its pedigree registry, this kennel club also promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs, including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, an annual event which predates the official forming of the AKC, the National Dog Show and the AKC National Championship.
AKC CEO Gina DiNardo shares updates on art contests, agility events, and exciting new milestones in the dog-loving community.
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