JUDGING PANEL FOR 2025 NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2025 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The AKC NOHS Finals will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida as a part of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/judging-panel-2025-national-owner-handled-series-finals-announced/
| April 23, 2025
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF JUNIOR PERFORMANCE EVENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
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 recipients of the Junior Scholarships awarded to those who compete in Performance Events. "The 2025 AKC Performance Events Junior Scholarship winners have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence—both in their academic […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-junior-performance-events-scholarships/
| April 9, 2025
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2025 AKC JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP
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 recipients of the 2025 AKC Junior Scholarships. Scholarships totaling $22,500 were awarded to the following recipients. “AKC encourages Juniors to try different events and expand their involvement,” says Mari-Beth O’Neill, VP […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winners-2025-akc-junior-scholarship/
| April 9, 2025
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF JUNIOR COMPANION EVENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Junior Scholarships awarded to those who compete in Companion Events. "These outstanding young individuals have demonstrated an abundance of commitment—not only to their academic studies but also to the sport of dogs,” Doug Ljungren, AKC Executive Vice President […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-junior-companion-events-scholarships/
| April 9, 2025
2025 ELECTION OF AKC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2025 Board of Directors Meeting: Gina M. DiNardo – President and CEO Gordon Comfort – Chief Operating Officer Theodore E. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-election-akc-executive-officers/
| April 9, 2025
2025 NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY & JUNIOR STAKES JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panel-now-available/
| April 3, 2025
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT 2025 AKC NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the finalists of the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship. The 2025 AKC National Agility Championship took place on March 14th through March 16th at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-2025-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 31, 2025
AKC CANINE COLLEGE APP LAUNCHES, UNLOCKING EXPERT CANINE EDUCATION ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that its esteemed AKC Canine College is now available on the App Store, making expert-led canine education more accessible than ever. “Whether you're a new puppy owner, a responsible breeder, a professional […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-canine-college-app-launches-unlocking-expert-canine-education-anytime-anywhere/
| March 26, 2025
AMERICA HAS SPOKEN! FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS THE MOST PUP-ULAR BREED FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
It’s a three-peat for the French Bulldog! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the third year in a row, according to AKC registration statistics. While the playful and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/america-spoken-french-bulldog-remains-pup-ular-breed-third-consecutive-year/
| March 18, 2025
2025 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| March 13, 2025