The American Kennel Club encourages the promotion of responsible breeding practices and responsible dog ownership. Educational conferences and seminars that promote these values are commended. AKC is opposed to those who irresponsibly attack and denigrate efforts to educate breeders about proper animal care and better breeding practices.
For over a century, The American Kennel Club has been dedicated to responsible dog ownership and to responsible breeding of purebred dogs.
The AKC devotes over $6 million dollars a year to the inspection of breeders that utilize the AKC registry. Such inspections include evaluation of care and conditions, as well as record keeping and identification.
Through the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC has channeled millions of dollars into Canine Health research devoted to improving the health of dogs and to identifying genes linked to specific health problems. In addition, AKC Companion Animal Recovery provides microchips for pet identification and has assisted in hundreds of thousands of pet recoveries.
AKC has been at the forefront of breeder education through the sponsorship of and participation in seminars, and the distribution of education material. Responsible breeding is an AKC hallmark.
AKC and CHF Breeders Symposium
In its ongoing effort to provide educational experiences for our breeders, The American Kennel Club along with the AKC Canine Health Foundation launched the Breeders Symposia in 1994. This program is targeted to novice and experienced breeders alike and is an ideal venue in which to learn about sound breeding practices and advances in genetic health tests that lead to our dogs living longer and stronger lives. Presentations generally include basic and applied genetics, anatomy and physiology, breeding techniques, and updates on The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Held at veterinary college and other locations across the nation, every attempt is made to make this program available to breeders everywhere.
Upcoming Breeder Symposia
