A New Era of Sportsmanship and Civility in the AKC
AKC updates its Code of Sportsmanship with new emphasis on civility, mentorship, and inclusivity, while honoring timeless traditions.
August 27, 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.
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