About the AKC

The American Kennel Club (AKC) proudly celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2009. Since 1884, the not-for-profit organization has maintained the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. Along with its nearly 5,000 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. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.

For Meet the Breeds related inquiries, e-mail meetthebreeds@akc.org. For general inquiries, call 919-233-9767 or e-mail info@akc.org.

Find AKC registered dogs and puppies via our Online Breeder Classifieds.

Learn more about AKC programs that help you enhance life with your dog:

• AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) – A two–part program teaching responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.
• S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm – Getting dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.
• Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) – Compete in AKC performance and companion events with a dog that is purebred but unpedigreed.
• AKC Canine Partners – An upcoming initiative specifically for mixed breed dog owners who are interested in competing in companion events and accessing other benefits of AKC affiliation.
• AKC Companion Animal Recovery – Recovering lost pets through microchip identification and enrollment.
• AKC Canine Health Foundation – Improving the health and quality of life for dogs and their owners.
• AKC Humane Fund – Promoting the joys and rewards of responsible pet ownership through charitable giving.

About the CFA

The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. (CFA) was founded in 1906 as a non-profit association of member clubs and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. CFA's mission is to preserve the uniqueness and beauty of the pedigree breeds of cats, and to enhance the well-being of ALL cats. CFA promotes education, responsible cat ownership and proper care to the owners of millions of cats worldwide. CFA and its affiliates work nationally with local shelters, at a grassroots level, to help improve the problem of stray cats and abuse, and to encourage neuter/spay programs. CFA has been instrumental in the development of several international charitable organizations such as CFA Disaster Relief and The Winn Feline Foundation. To learn more about the Cat Fanciers' Association, visit www.cfa.org.

Find CFA registered cat breeds at Breed Profiles.

Find CFA registered cats and kittens via our Breeder Referral Service.

Learn more about CFA programs that may be of interest and helpful to you and your family:

• The Winn Feline Foundation was founded by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) in 1968 to create a source of funding for medical studies to improve the health and welfare of all cats. Winn has funded over $3 million in health research for cats at more than 30 partner institutions worldwide.
• CFA Disaster Relief offers support teams for rescue workers, and disaster relief aid for animals left homeless and injured in natural disasters. The CFA Animal Relief Fund is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.
• The CFA Foundation was established on June 22, 1990, by the CFA Board of Directors as a forum to educate the general public about the existence and history of the cat.
• CFA NewBee Program covers a variety of topics—from how to enter a show, how to get both you and your cat ready for the show, special travel considerations, and how to make the show a great experience for you and your cat.
• CatGENES.org is a cooperative effort by the Cat Fanciers' Association, Texas A&M University Animal Genetics and DNA Diagnostics. This program offers fast, affordable DNA testing services to breeders, veterinarians, cat lovers, and all who seek feline DNA testing for better, healthier cats. This program has been established for the benefit of all cats worldwide.
• CFA Junior Showmanship Juniors are important to the sport of pedigreed cats. Juniors who learn good sportsmanship, cat care, breed standards, presentation and cat shows will be valuable to the sport in the future. To educate children in the care of cats including feeding, vaccinations, habitat, and to educate them about breeds and their standards.

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