A Word or Two From AKC President & CEO Gina DiNardo
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates, including agility champions, Junior awards, a new Museum exhibit, and efforts to better support breeders.
April 20, 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.
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates, including agility champions, Junior awards, a new Museum exhibit, and efforts to better support breeders.
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