An essential part of the commitment to the Breeder of Merit program is to ensure 100% of the puppies in your litters are individually AKC registered. Your work as a breeder is vital to upholding our mission, and you play a crucial role in preserving the legacy of your beloved breed. This is why, as a Breeder of Merit, your endorsement of the AKC purebred dog registration is so important.
Quickly register your puppies today using AKC Breeder Toolkit
Managing your puppy registrations has never been quicker or easier with AKC Breeder Toolkit! Log in or sign up for your complimentary account and gain access to the many features to help ensure 100% registration, including:
- Registering a puppy yourself with Prepaid Registration
- Transferring the registration to the new owner with ease
- Checking the status of a registration at any time
Prepay for Your Puppies’ Registrations
You can complete the registrations on behalf of your puppy buyers at any time in Breeder Toolkit, making it hassle-free to ensure 100% registration of your litters. You also get benefits like discounts on registration packages, no co-owner or late fees, and more!
How to Prepay for the Puppies in Your Litter:
Step 1: Purchase prepay for your puppies at a discounted rate
- Go to the “Manage Litters” card.
- Click “Purchase Options” next to the appropriate litter.
- Select “Purchase Prepay” and fill in payment details to complete!
Step 2: Transfer the puppy’s registration
- Navigate to the applicable prepaid litter in the “Manage Litters” card.
- Click the litter to expand, the press “Edit Prepaid Puppy” to enter the new owner information.
- Click “Transfer Puppy” to transfer the registration to yourself or to a new owner.
Step 3: Complete the puppy’s registration
If your puppy buyers are registering their puppy themselves, they can view their lifetime benefits and complete their registration at akc.org/register.
We’ve created a helpful video that highlights the benefits of registering with the AKC! Check it out here and share with your puppy buyers!
Breeder of Merit sponsored by Royal Canin
The American Kennel Club recognizes Breeders of Merit for their dedication to breeding purebred dogs with the appearance, temperament, and abilities that are true to their breed standard, and for their commitment to health screening and 100 percent puppy registration. The AKC celebrates their success in and passion for canine sports. They are the pinnacle of the AKC community.