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Legislative Alerts
DeKalb Co., GA, Pet Breeder/Seller Restriction Ordinance Back Again for 1-21-25
In early December 2024, the DeKalb County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of changes to its animal ordinance that AKC views as problematic for responsible dog breeders and owners. As currently worded, it seeks to impose restrictions on breeders and anyone who transfers, gives away, or sells pets. County staff have reported that the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-pet-breeder-seller-restriction-ordinance-back-1-21-25/
| January 17, 2025
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Terms Of Use
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| January 13, 2025
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AKC Detection Dog Webinars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2025"] Nicholas King Presents ‘Selection & Development of Working Canines’ Webinar January 10, 2025 On Wednesday, the AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) welcomed industry expert and Patriotic Puppy Program Mentor, Nicholas King, of Von Der King Kennels and Training (VDK) for its latest educational webinar, “Selection & Development of Working Canines”. King […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/webinars/
| May 2, 2022

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AKC Patriotic Puppy Program
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its AKC Patriotic Puppy Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising candidates for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the much-needed role of explosives detection dogs. As the number of […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/
| February 12, 2019
Sports & Events
Conformation: Frequently Asked Questions
Scheduling Conformation Events General Questions Points Schedule Formulation Specialties Held With All-Breed and Group Shows Classes and Entries Submitting Results Awards and Titles Judges and Judging Junior Showmanship Sweepstakes Trophies, Prizes, and Ribbons Club Membership Upload Tool Scheduling Conformation Events AKC recommended Best Practices to hire and assign judges, leading to an efficient schedule. General […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/faq/
| October 26, 2017

Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Care, and Preparing for Puppies
Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. If you are considering breeding your dog, there is so much information that you need to know. You should be familiar with your breed's standard and individual breed health test […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-pregnancy-care-prep/
| January 27, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
Legislative Successes
The following list highlights some of the AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through December 31, 2024. These and other victories have been won in cooperation with AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/successes/
| December 2, 2021
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB WELCOMES THE DANISH-SWEDISH FARMDOG TO THE PACK
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Danish-Swedish Farmdog has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 202nd breed. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is eligible to compete in the Working Group. A breed that is newly recognized does not mean that […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-welcomes-danish-swedish-farmdog-pack/
| January 2, 2025

Sports & Events
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 14 & 15, 2024 AKC National Championship Judge Changes: Ms. Pamela Bruce will Judge Toy Fox Terriers in place of Gina Wieser and will Judge Lancashire Heelers in place of Ms. Linda L. Robey. Mrs. Sheila DiNardo will Judge Spaniels […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-championship/
| November 26, 2018

Sports & Events
AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Friday, December 13, 2024 The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is a competition created especially for purebred dogs aged 6-18 months (Puppies 6-12 months/ […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/royal-canin-puppy-junior-stakes/
| September 21, 2022