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New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the inaugural AKC Breeder Seminar taking place December 9-10, 2026 in Orlando, FL leading up to the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin.
This two-day educational event is designed for breeders of all experience levels, giving attendees the unique opportunity to connect with and learn from experts in the field. There will be presentations with a breeder-to-breeder focus, as well as roundtables that allow attendees to gain practical insights and ask questions about building successful breeding programs.
“Responsible breeders play the most essential role in protecting the health, well-being, and future of purebred dogs,” said Gina M. DiNardo, AKC President and CEO. “Education and the sharing of knowledge are important to supporting breeders at every stage of their journey. We are pleased to introduce the AKC Breeder Seminar as an opportunity for breeders to learn from accomplished AKC breeders, exchange ideas with their peers, and gain practical knowledge they can apply to their own breeding programs. We are grateful to the experts who are sharing their time and experience to help strengthen the future of responsible breeding.”
Featured speakers include Doug Johnson, Dr. Joellen Gregory, and Dale Martenson, with presentations by past AKC Breeder of the Year and AKC National Championship Best Bred-by-Exhibitor recipients and nominees, among others. Registration for the Seminar is $50, and proceeds will benefit the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s Small Animal Theriogenology Program Area, which helps education future veterinary reproductive specialists.
Visit https://akc.jotform.com/262934658637876 to register. For any questions, reach out to breederdev@akc.org.
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Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 4,900 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 28,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, scent work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog, and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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