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.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces matching funds for canine cancer research.
Entries are now open for the 2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 17th and 18th.
The Lexington Kennel Club and AKC presented a $10,000 check to the Paris KY Police Department for the purchase of their new Police Dog.
Detection Dog Conference brings together leaders to address shortage of bomb-sniffing dogs. Learn what was discussed at the conference.
Two new CHF-funded studies are requesting sample submissions to study bladder and bone cancer. See if you and your dog(s) can participate.
Universities selected to receive residency program funding in 2023 through the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program.
Detailed examinination of the the various reasons for and against realignment of the AKC Variety Groups. Do you agree with proposed changes?
Good laws protect dogs and uphold the rights of responsible owners. But alarmingly, too many recent animal laws erode the rights of owners.
