AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]

An intense drive to find birds and a loyal companionship in the field and home traces the Pointer's history. The medium-to-large-sized hunting dog has...

(updated 5/16/24) 5/09/24 From the May Board Meeting - One new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Blue Picardy Spaniel. 4/18/24 From the April Board Meeting - One new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Bouvier des Ardennes. 2/12/24 The Presa Canario Club of America will serve […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. June 10-11, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Article VII, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 14, New Section 36 of the Field […]

June 10-11, 2024 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Vote on the proposed amendment to Article VII, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 14, New Section 36 of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds Vote on the proposed amendments […]

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 […]

The letters at the beginning and end of a dog's registered name are titles which are accomplishments the dog has earned. Learn more about what titles mean.

The Junior Showmanship competition at Westminster celebrated its 90th year. Junior Handler Octavia Stensen took home 2024 Westminster Best Junior.

After an action-packed weekend, the 2024 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, a winner has been crowned.

At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.