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American Kennel Club (AKC)
AKC.tv, is excited to announce two new hosts for its popular shows “AKC DogCenter: Live From 101 Park” and “Ask The Expert.”


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Whippet known as “Bourbon” triumphed over more than 4,000 competitors to earn the title of Best in Show at the 20th AKC National Championship


American Kennel Club (AKC)
The American Kennel Club’s commitment to dog show participant safety during the COVID-19 pandemic received high marks from Orange


American Kennel Club (AKC)
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air on its new network, ABC, as a three-hour special this Sunday January 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of National Champion.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
AKC Board Candidates Compete for the Class of 2025On March 9, 2021, our American Kennel Club Delegates will vote for four members


American Kennel Club (AKC)
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to name the Dog Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) as the fourth quarter 2020 winner of the Walter Bebout Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
The AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to announce “Virtual Night with the Museum,” a livestream virtual gala honoring the Museum’s longtime friend, supporter and board member Ronald H. Menaker on Friday, February 12 between 8pm -9pm.


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Biewer Terrier Becomes 197th to Receive Recognition New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is eligible to compete in the Toy Group. This addition brings the number of AKC-recognized breeds to […]


American Kennel Club (AKC)
In 2001, the vision Ron Menaker had for a special AKC event came to life. Ron and the seated Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club would give birth to the AKC National Championship (ANC). Fast forward 20 years (and a few name changes and eligibility requirements), the event has become one of the world’s most important dog competitions.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
All, This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. While the circumstances of this year could not be predicted, the heart of the show—the breeders, the dogs, and the evaluation of breeding stock—was able to be preserved. Even in these unprecedented times, the entry was strong; again, […]