The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the AKC Publications and AKC Digital Content stories and authors that received awards at the 2025 Dog Writer’s Association of America Awards. […]

With over 200 recognized dog breeds, it can be difficult to learn about them all. You've probably seen plenty of Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs, two of the most popular dog breeds in the country, but there are many other breeds that go relatively unnoticed. If it weren’t for their enthusiasts, we might not even […]

Dogs are renowned for their ability to read humans. But a study shows that the type of breed influences their level of human communication.

Bored dogs can get up to mischief, but there are plenty of ways to engage your pet. Here are some leading causes of boredom in dogs, as well as ways to deal with them.

Looking to move? Here are seven signs of a dog-friendly neighborhood that could be a great fit for you.

You’ve played ball with your Retriever about a million times in your backyard or at the park, but do his fetching abilities automatically mean he’d make a good hunting companion? Not necessarily. The only way to really know is to participate in a Retriever Hunting Test. Ever since the first AKC retriever hunting tests were […]

Pointing Breed Hunt Tests - Judges’ Eligibility Current Requirements For all Judges Information please review Chapter 1 of the Regulations for AKC Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds Prior to Apprenticeship Minimum Age: 18 yrs. Handling Experience: 1 qualifying leg at level to be judged or higher (club’s responsibility to monitor) Prior to Judging Apprenticeship: Twice […]

Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order   Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. March 9-10, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda AKC Board Class of 2030 Candidate Notice AKC Board Class of 2030 Candidate Bios Read on the proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Delegate Committee Agendas […]

March 9-10, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda AKC Board Class of 2030 Candidate Notice AKC Board Class of 2030 Candidate Bios Read on the proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Delegate Committee Agendas Hotel Information Ground Transport - New Hotel Shuttle Pickup Location  Driving Directions December […]