AKC Reunite Announces Results of 2026 Board of Directors and Officer Elections
AKC Reunite announces its 2026 Board and officer election results, naming new and returning leadership across key roles.
April 16, 2026
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 Reunite announces its 2026 Board and officer election results, naming new and returning leadership across key roles.
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