The AKC Breeder of Merit program celebrates your dedication to maintaining breed standards and ensuring your AKC-registrable puppies find loving homes. Your work as a breeder is vital to upholding AKC’s mission, and you play a crucial role in preserving the legacy of your beloved breed. This is why, as a Breeder of Merit, your […]

Blue eyes in Siberian Huskies are caused by a different genetic mutation than the one seen in other blue-eyed dog breeds. So what makes them blue?

Out of all the activities that dogs can participate in, going for a walk is probably the most universal. After a break, maintain good walking behavior.

Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash at Fastest Dogs USA. See the winners!

Last night, the New York Assembly adjourned, officially ending the New York 2025 legislation session with many positive results for dogs and dog owners in the state: Hobby Breeder Licensing/Commercial Regulations Did Not Advance: Thanks to the partnership with the NY Federation,  Associated Dog Clubs of New York State (ADCNYS) and the many hobbyists who […]

Each of the AKC registered breeds are assigned to one of seven groups representing characteristics and functions the breeds were originally bred for. Current as of June 17, 2025 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Herding Group"] HERDING GROUP The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH6 PACH3 Patterday's Rocky Raccoon MXS2 PAD MJG2 PJD MXP8 MXPG PADP MJP9 MJPG PJDP PAX3 MFB MFPS […]

Judges requesting an observation, please send requests to cejdgobs@akc.org. To qualify as an applicant -- you must have: Personally owned, trained and titled a dog to an AKC Utility Dog (UD) title and a second dog to an AKC Companion Dog (CD) or Preferred Companion Dog (PCD) title. Been active in the sport a minimum […]

What is a conflict of interest? The Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges provides “A conflict of interest exists when a judge is influenced by any relationship or factor other than the merit of the dogs.” Essentially, a conflict of interest exists when the presence of an exhibitor or their dogs gives the impression […]

June 2025 Meeting AKC on ESPN 2025 Broadcast Update by Bill Ellis, Senior Director of Broadcasting, AKC.tv September 2024 Meeting Delegate Forum presentation - Paws and Progress: Exploring Developmental Orthopedic Challenges and Sports Injuries in our Canine Companions by Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD AKC Government Relations Legislative Update September 2024 June 2024 Meeting Delegate Forum […]