AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners.
Volunteer Insurance for your club Equisure
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PEC Kits
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AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included:
- Welcome to the American Kennel Club (Brochure)
- Jr Showmanship & AKC Events (Brochure)
- A Beginner’s Guide To Dog Shows (Booklet)
- AKC Education (Brochure)
- Guide to Responsible Dog Ownership (Brochure)
If you are interested in receiving these items for your event, please fill out this form.
Please note that we do our very best to ensure you receive your materials. We cannot control issues with the mail service. To help ensure you receive your materials on time, please contact us no later than FOUR weeks before your event.
Questions? Email us at publiced@akc.org.
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Books and Posters
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Books and Posters for Purchase
The New Complete Dog Book
The best selling dog book of all time, The New Complete Dog Book includes photographs, history, and the official standard for every breed admitted to AKC registration.AKC Breed Identification Guide
A portable version of our popular breed poster, the AKC Breed ID Guide is designed to help you identify AKC’s recognized breeds. This pocket-sized, laminated guide has colorful illustrations and provides the breeds’ parent club websites’ conveniently at your finger tips!
AKC Breeds Poster
A full-color 25″ x 38″ wall poster, The AKC Guide to Purebred Dogs features breeds currently registered by the AKC and is a useful reference tool for schools, libraries, veterinarians, shelters and anyone interested in purebred dogs.
Posters to Print
How to Approach a Dog
11″ x 17″ Wall Poster
24″ x 36″ Wall Poster
Hotel Door Tag
Printable Version
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Printable Brochures
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The brochures below are available in a downloadable PDF that can be printed and copied for your convenience.
- The Joys and Advantages of Owning an AKC®-Registered Purebred Dog
View and Print Online - Welcome to the American Kennel Club
View and Print Online - Why Register Your Purebred Dog with the AKC®?
View and Print Online - Careers In Dogs
Read Online - Winter Care for Canines
View and Print Online - Canine Summer Safety Tips
View and Print Online - Should I Breed My Dog?
View and Print Online - The Right Dog for You
View and Print Online - Keeping Your Dog Fit and Trim
View and Print Online - Canine Travel Tips
Read Online - Before You Buy a Dog
View and Print Online - Getting Started As A Responsible Dog Breeder
Read Online
- The Joys and Advantages of Owning an AKC®-Registered Purebred Dog
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Fliers
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The fliers below are available in a downloadable PDF that can be printed and copied for your convenience.
- Road to Best in Show
- A Dog Is For Life
- AKC Goodworks
- AKC Goodworks: Canine Health
- AKC Goodworks: Inspections
- And Baby Makes Four!
- Are You Prepared
- Barking: Does Your Dog Bark?
- Become an AKC New Exhibitor Mentor
- Boat Safely With Your Dog
- Canine Courtesy
- Caring for an Older Dog
- Choosing a Dog
- Dangers in the Backyard
- Dangerous Foods and Household Products
- Deed Not Breed
- Dogs and Loud Noises
- Dog Fire Safety
- Dogs Grow
- Dog Shows are Fun for Everyone
- Exercise Your Dog
- Extendable Leashes – Flex with Care
- Finding a Purebred Puppy from a Responsible Breeder
- First-Aid Starter Kit
- Have you Ever Considered Adopting an Adult Purebred Dog?
- Have You Winterized Your Dog?
- Hazardous Plants
- Introducing Your New Dog
- PAL/ILP (Purebred Alternative Listing)
- Keep Your Dogs Teeth Clean
- Look Before You Leap. A Dog is For Keeps
- Love your dog, leash your dog
- Mentor Flier — Ensure the future of our sport
- Mentee Flier — Interested in showing your dog?
- No AKC Papers? No Puppy!
- Pet Emergency Information
- Puppies Are not Stocking Stuffers
- So You’re Thinking About Entering Your Dog in a Show?
- The Benefits of a Trained Dog
- Tips on Basic Care for Your Dog
- Warning: Don’t Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car
- What’s the Right Dog for Me?
- Why Consider Adopting a Purebred Rescue Dog?
- Teach Children Safety Around Dogs
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Reproducibles for Children
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- Sniff and Find: A Dog Show Activity
- Coloring Pages
- Responsible Dog Ownership Coloring Pages
- Safety Activity Sheets
- Responsible Dog Owner’s Checklist Bookmark
- Breed Groups Word Search
- Hound Group Word Search Grades 1 through 4
- Maze Help Puppy Find Water Bowl
- Herding Group Word Search
- Hound Group Word Search grades 5 and up
- Put the Leash on the Dog Maze
Do you have questions about our resources?