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How can I order a pedigree for my dog?
Answer:

The AKC offers two types of pedigrees: three- or four-generations.
Three-generation: $25.00 - Provides AKC registered names and registration numbers for 14 immediate ancestors with coat colors.
Four-generation: $32.00 - Provides AKC registered names and registration numbers for 30 immediate ancestors with coat colors.
All AKC certified pedigrees include:

  • Embossed gold AKC seal that certifies that your dog's pedigree has been compiled from official Stud Book records and is an authentic AKC document
  • Handsome watermarked heavy stock paper, suitable for framing
  • Registered names and registration numbers of all members of your dog's "family tree"
  • AKC titles such as show championships, field championships, obedience, and hunting test titles, for all ancestors
  • Invaluable data on your dog's bloodlines - essential for breeding programs
  • Countries (if a dog was from outside the U.S.) and OFA and CERF certifications

Purchasing Methods
Mail: Send your request with a check, money order, or credit card to: American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390.
Fax: You can fax your request to: 919-816-3740.
Phone: You can call our Order Desk at 919-233-9767 to place your order.
E-mail: Send your request to the AKC's Order Desk Department. That department's e-mail address is orderdesk@akc.org.
Note: If you send a check or money order, please make the check or money order payable to AKC.
When using a credit card, please be sure to include the following:

  • Name, address, and telephone number
  • Cardholder's name
  • Credit card number and type of card (We accept Visa, American Express, and MasterCard.)
  • Expiration date

Online Pedigrees: You can order an online 4- or 5-generation pedigree with coat colors at our website (www.akc.org). Go to the Online Store and register as a new customer. You can then go to the Dog Reports section and click on Pedigree. You can order four-generation pedigrees for $10.00 each and five-generation pedigrees for $12.00 each. After you providing your credit card information, you can go to your Shopping Cart and view the online pedigree. If you order the $32.00 option for the certified four-generation pedigree, it will be sent to you via first class mail. You will also receive a viewable copy in your shopping cart.


Can I get an AKC pedigree if my dog is not registered with the AKC?
Answer: An AKC Pedigree is a printed or electronic document that displays the lineage of an AKC dog and important information about the ancestors in a dog's family tree.

An individual dog must first be registered with the AKC in order for the AKC to produce a pedigree. You may, however, get an individual pedigree on the sire or dam of the unregistered dog if the sire and dam are AKC registered.

A sample can be viewed at:

http://www.akc.org/reg/AKCpedigree.cfm


Where can I get educational handouts to give to my puppy buyers?
Answer:

Phone: You can call our Order Desk at 919-233-9767 to obtain materials
E-mail: Send your request to the AKC's Order Desk Department. That department's e-mail address is orderdesk@akc.org.
Fax: You can fax your request to 919-816-3740.
Mail: Send your request in writing to American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390, Attn: Order Desk


How can I order a DNA kit?
Answer:

AKC has two types of kits. The regular kit is available at no charge, and the $40 processing fee (per dog) is due when the sample is returned to the AKC. We also offer a Prepaid Test Kit for only $35 (per dog). You can save $5 per dog by paying in advance.

DNA Test Kits may be ordered through the AKC Online Store or by contacting the AKC at:

AKC DNA Operations
PO Box 900065
Raleigh, NC 27675-9065
Phone: 919-233-9767
E-mail: orderdesk@akc.org


What dog videos do you have available? How do I order one?
Answer:

The AKC has a variety of VHS videos ranging from Breed Standards to Dog Care and Training.  There are educational kits available for teaching institutions. We invite you to visit our website at www.akc.org to see titles and descriptions of our videos. Please click on "store," then "view all merchandise," and then click on "media video" on the far left hand side.
If you want to place an order by email, we need your full name, address, telephone number and a description of your order. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. You may also place an order by calling our Order Desk department at 919-233-9767 or mailing in your request with a check or money order to:
The American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390


Where can I find AKC downloadable forms?
Answer:

You may download forms – free of charge – at www.akc.org/pdfs/masterform.cfm. There are forms available for most any need, including dog registration, litter registration, PAL/ILP listings, FSS listings, dog show entries, and many others.

If you cannot download the forms, please e-mail the AKC Order Desk at orderdesk@akc.org or call 919-233-9767.







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