Who We Are

AKC Canine College is dedicated to creating quality online courses for judges, groomers, breeders, trainers and the general dog owning public.

Our goal is to provide a valuable supplemental online educational tool for all breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Judges and breed enthusiasts will be able to access these courses anytime, anywhere! The American Kennel Club commits to a collaborative relationship with the Parent Club of each breed to ensure that an accurate and premium experience is delivered to learners.

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AKC Public Education teaches and promotes responsible dog ownership and fosters participation in the world of purebred dogs. Outreach programs and publications explain how to ever-strengthen the invaluable human-canine bond.

AKC Public Education offers programs that can be utilized by clubs to enrich their events and experiences. AKC Public Education also offers programs for children and adults that can be done at home, school or by community organizations.

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The AKC Education Webinar Series allows club members, judges, breeders, trainers, and the general dog-owning public to learn more about topics that interest them.

Breeding, canine health, puppy training, and purebred preservation are some topics covered. Did you miss the webinar? No worries! We have more than 100 webinars available to watch at your convenience.

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The AKC maintains one of the largest libraries devoted to dogs in the world, containing approximately 15,000 volumes, and the only national repository dedicated to the sport and enjoyment of the purebred dog. It has been providing internal and external reference on all manners of dog-related inquiries since 1934.

The AKC Archives began in 1998 as a service to AKC national breed clubs. Since then, it has grown to include AKC Administrative records, and personal collections of prominent men and women in the sport.

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