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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.
Explore the One Health approach, celebrating the interconnected health of dogs and humans, and how research benefits both.
Explore the latest AKC updates with President & CEO Dennis Sprung, celebrating record-breaking events, National Purebred Dog Day, and honoring junior scholarship winners.
Learn about the New Hampshire bill aiming to criminalize breeding of dogs with ‘birth deformities’ threatening purebred dog breeding.
Join the AKC in celebrating the new Master Hunter Excellent (MHX) test, a higher-level class for skilled hunting dogs, launching at Oak Hill Farm in collaboration with the Westminster Kennel Club.
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Explore the dedication, diversity, and challenges of AKC’s Meet the Breeds event, where dog lovers unite for a unique, hands-on experience.
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