Important Announcement – 2026 AKC Agility League Championship We are excited to announce the event is on and will NOW be held at a NEW location – the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC, on the dates of November 6th through 8th. This is a beautiful time of year with great temperatures in Central […]

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The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of  7/16/26, last updated 7/17/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]

These policies have been adopted by the AKC Board of Directors, although they have not yet been incorporated into an official publication. This reference will be updated as policies are adopted, revised and published. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="AKC Board Administration Policies"] AKC Charter and Bylaws Article XII Complaints (August 2016 Board meeting) AKC Educational Requirements Policy and Recommendations (April […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="AKC Educational Requirements Policy and Recommendations (April 2024 Board meeting; amended May 2025)"] As an additional step in creating a safe and respectful sport environment for all, the AKC Board of Directors approved the following educational requirements policy and recommendations. Effective April 10, 2024: AKC Board of Directors, Inspectors, Field Staff across […]

Christina Ehlers-Woelk and her All-American Dog, "Cyrus," are competing in the 2026 AKC Rally National Championship in Ohio.

Interested in the 2026 AKC Rally National Championship? Don't miss these star teams hitting the courses!

Think your dog is obedient? Watch the best of the best AKC obedience teams compete at the 2026 AKC National Obedience Championship.

21st AKC Agility Invitational   Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 11-13, 2026   [caption id="attachment_211873" align="aligncenter" width="556"] AKC Agility Invitational Winners - Photo by Great Dane Photos[/caption] News and Updates: 7/17/2026 - AKC's 2026 Agility Invitational Round 1 invitations will be emailed out on/about 7/27/2026. The AKC 2026 Agility Invitational premium list has been […]

In this section you will find information related to Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes. June 2026 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes Canine Health Committee  Companion Events Committee Coordinating Committee Dog Show Rules Committee Field Trial and Hunting Test Events Committee March 2026 — Delegate Committee Meeting Minutes All-Breed Clubs Committee Bylaws Committee Canine Health Committee Companion […]