Being proactive with tick prevention helps protect your dog from nasty tick-borne diseases, including ehrlichiosis. Learn more about ehrlichiosis in dogs.

When it comes to choosing the right dog breed for you and your family, there are a lot of different things to consider. Temperament, exercise needs, size, and maintenance are all important aspects of your decision. Some people prefer a lower-maintenance breed, which often means that the dogs require little grooming. Of course, regular baths […]

Aggression in dogs can also present itself on walks. Leash aggression in dogs is an issue that needs addressing, but with help, can be managed.

Along with its short legs, sweet expression, and cheerful disposition, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a bold, rugged, and old hunting hound with ties...

last updated 1/9/2026 How do I join the AKC National Junior Organization? Everyone who has a Junior Showmanship number is automatically entered in the AKC National Junior Organization. How do I get a Junior Showmanship number? E-mail: juniors@akc.org or download form. What is a Junior Showmanship number and do I need to have one to […]

Permit and Regular Status Effective January 1, 2018: regular status may be requested upon completion of three permit assignments with dogs present and judged, and having been observed three times by different AKC Executive Field Representatives from any combination of breeds submitted for regular status.  Regular status may be requested in any combination of permit breeds. […]

The 2026 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships will be at the Lake Murray Field Trial Grounds in Ardmore, OK. 2026 AKC Gun Dog Championships Premium List HORSEBACK CHAMPIONSHIP starts on March 9, 2026 to Conclusion WALKING CHAMPIONSHIP begins after the conclusion of the Horseback Championship, but not before March 16, 2026. Entries open Monday, […]

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 winners of the AKC Agility League’s fall season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its 11th season of competition and honored […]

The AKC currently registers 205 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC.  (last updated 1/1/26) DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer  1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)  1878 – Spaniel (Clumber)  1878 – Spaniel (Cocker)  1878 – Setter (English)  1878 – Setter (Gordon)  […]

A bill has been pre-filed in the Missouri House of Representatives to require licensure and inspection of all breeders – including hobbyists. The bill was filed in response to media reports of a hobbyist in the state being charged with animal cruelty.  The AKC absolutely agrees that all animals deserve life in a safe, humane […]