How to Get Your Child Started in AKC Pee Wee Dog Show Classes
Help your child build confidence and bond with their dog through AKC’s Pee Wee class, a fun and safe way to join the dog show world.
June 30, 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.
Help your child build confidence and bond with their dog through AKC’s Pee Wee class, a fun and safe way to join the dog show world.
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