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 now accepting applications for its annual Public Education Award (PEA)—with submissions open through July 1. Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply for the […]

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 2026 Board of Directors Meeting: Gina M. DiNardo – President and CEO Theodore E. Phillips, CPA - Chief Financial Officer […]

Move over, most popular! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, has reviewed AKC’s registration statistics and found that the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest dog breed in the United States. The Norwegian Lundehund, the only dog bred […]

The French Bulldog continues to warm hearts in the United States! 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, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the […]

At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 10, 2026, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2030 Dominic Palleschi Carota, Delegate, Pharaoh Hound Club of America Jason Hoke, Delegate, Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club Sue Goldberg, Delegate, Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club, Inc. In addition, […]

Know a dog or group of dogs that has made a difference in their community? The AKC Humane FundSM is thrilled to announce that nominations for its 2026 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) are open NOW! Building on the success from last year’s awards, the 2026 ACE Awards will again include expanded […]

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 pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Junior Versatility Scholarships. The program honors Juniors who actively compete across a range of sports. Participants earn […]

The AKC Humane FundSM is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The […]

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 AKC Publications and AKC Digital Content stories and authors that received awards at the 2025 Dog Writer’s Association of America Awards. […]

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, lauds the draft language in the House 2026 Farm Bill - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 that supports animal welfare and protections […]