Dog Breed Health Testing Requirements Listed below are all AKC breeds and their health testing requirements. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Affenpinscher Ophthalmologist Evaluation Patella Evaluation Afghan Hound Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Thyroid Evaluation Airedale Terrier Hip Evaluation Cardiac Exam Renal Disease DNA Test Ophthalmologist Evaluation Akita Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Alaskan Malamute Hip Evaluation Ophthalmologist Evaluation Polyneuropathy DNA test American […]

AKC Public Education introduces The Canine Corner.  A free online newsletter packed with content and resources for teachers.  Each monthly newsletter contains lesson plans, read alouds and other activities to engage students in and out of the classroom.  Subscribe to receive the newsletter monthly.  Want to check out the first issue? You can do so […]

GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the Canine Flyball CanAm Classic will premiere on Sunday November 5th, 2023 at 3p.m. ET on ESPN2 The nation’s largest Flyball tournament was hosted by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA) and brought […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Canine Flyball CanAm Classic will be broadcast on ESPN2. This action-packed canine event premieres on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 9p.m. ET on ESPN2. The world’s largest flyball tournament was hosted […]

The 2024 Flyball CanAm Classic raced to ESPN2 screens on November 17, 2024 as the nation's largest flyball tournament. The action took place on...

The 2023 Canine Flyball CanAm Classic results are in! Winners were ranked in the Premier and Multibreed tournaments, along with an overall winner.

The AKC offers a quick and easy way to submit your Canadian Title Application! Try the: Title Application Portal (TAP) The AKC is proud to partner with the Canadian Kennel Club® (CKC) to acknowledge dogs’ accomplishments earned through the CKC in the sports of Conformation, Obedience, and Rally. All dogs with an AKC Registration Number, […]