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In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]

  A new Meet the Breeds in the Field Video is now available! New! Meet the Breeds in the Field Video A survey was recently conducted amongst dog owners who are active in the sport. Here were the findings: 2023 Survey Results Hunt Test Call Back Procedure

Print a PDF of this document This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Grand Championship points are counted. A dog must be (1) a Champion of Record or (2) have been transferred to BOB competition based upon the owners' records of […]

 Pointing Breed Hunting tests are non-competitive pass/fail tests which assess each dog independently based attributes such as display of desire, boldness, independence, speed with a useful pattern of running across difficult or confusing scent patterns to pinpoint the location of birds. Other categories judges will score are; bird finding ability, pointing, trainability and in […]

Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to build upon and reinforce his skills. Learn more from AKC's dog training experts.

Giving your dog the appropriate winter weather clothes can help keep your dog safe and comfortable during cold weather conditions.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the recently concluded sixth season of the AKC Agility League. Team champions were named in each of the eight divisions. The AKC Agility League is sponsored by Purina Pro […]