In this section you will find information related to Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes. September 2024 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Companion Events Committee Coordinating Committee Delegate Advocacy and Advancement Committee June 2024 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Bylaws Committee Canine Health Committee Companion Events Committee Coordinating Committee Delegate Advocacy […]

The "Little Lion Dog" has a rich history. Learn more about where the royal Pekingese — once owned exclusively by the Chinese imperial family — came from.

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

Event Materials   All the forms and resources your club needs to host an AKC Retriever Hunt Test: After the Event Results must be submitted to AKC Performance Events within 7 days after the event and can be emailed to: performanceresults@akc.org Retriever Hunt Test Forms Other Forms and Publications Retriever HT Event Application Junior Handler Certification […]

Click below to see downloadable resources for each sport: Agility CAT Conformation Earthdog Fast CAT Basset Hound Field Trials Beagle Field Trials Dachshunds Field Trials Pointing Breed Field Trials Retriever Field Trials Spaniel Field Trials Herding & Farm Dog Pointing Breed Hunt Tests Retriever Hunt Tests Spaniel Hunt Tests Lure Coursing Obedience Rally Scent Work […]

The Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee has approved an ordinance mandating spaying/neutering, creating intact animal permits, and establishing an animal breeder license. The Longview City Council will consider this ordinance package in the coming weeks. Local news reports indicate the ordinance is intended to address shelter overpopulation issues. How to Help The City Council needs […]

December 12-13, 2024 Hotel Information Ground Transportation September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Delegate Election Packet To be voted as one amendment: Chapter 9, Section 11 and Chapter 11, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 9, Section 11 and Chapter 11, Section 12 […]

This formidable, protective, and loyal dog is the perfect companion for the right owner. Learn more about the Cane Corso with our fun facts.

It took 400 years of evolution to produce the loyal Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, or GBGV. Here are 10 fun facts about this outgoing breed.

Giving all purebred dogs a chance to compete The AKC, PAL and You Many people have discovered the fun of teaming up with their dogs and competing in AKC Events. But, not all of those wonderful canine athletes that you see at these events are registered with the AKC. Some might be enrolled in the […]