The German Shepherd Dog is always near the top of the most popular breed rankings, and there's good reason for that. However, there's a similar breed you might mistake for a German Shepherd – the Belgian Malinois. The two breeds' close resemblance in appearance and shared herding heritage can lead to some confusion. And similarities […]

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Wheat can be part of a healthy, balanced diet for many dogs. Learn why wheat is used in dog food and when dogs may need wheat-free diets.

As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet certain criteria to compete in AKC Performance Events; this will be effective January 1, 2008. Eligible breeds can compete in select Performance events. To become eligible the breeds must have the following: 1.  dogs with three […]

All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Pointing Breed Hunting Tests: AKC Recognized Breeds Bracco Italiano Brittanys English Setters German Shorthaired Pointers German Wirehaired Pointers Gordon Setters Irish Red & White Setters Irish Setters Pointers Spinone Italiano Vizslas Weimaraners Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Wirehaired Vizsla FSS […]

***2026 SCENT WORK MASTER NATIONAL*** 2026 SCENT WORK MASTER NATIONAL OCTOBER 18-20, 2026 *** SEE PREMIUM LIST HERE ********** CHATEAU ON THE LAKE BRANSON, MISSOURI   scentworkmasternational@akc.org or 919-816-3830 [caption id="attachment_208051" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Photo by Monique Krouse[/caption] 2025 AKC Scent Work Master National October 12-14, 2025 in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre. DAY THREE […]

December 10-11, 2026 Delegate Meeting Hotel Information September 14-15, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Delegate Committee Election Packet Vote on the proposed amendment to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club To be voted on as one amendment: Chapter 11 , Section 8 and Chapter 11, Section […]

In this section you will find information related to each AKC Delegate Meeting. December 10-11, 2026 Delegate Meeting Hotel Information September 14-15, 2026 Delegate Meeting Delegate Meeting Agenda Delegate Committee Election Packet Vote on the proposed amendment to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club To be voted […]