The American Kennel Club is excited to announce the release of the AKC Breeder Toolkit. Working with and in support of our valued breeders, this toolkit incorporates Litter and Dog Management, Breeding Records, Online Reports, Dog & Litter Registration, Coupons, and much more into one convenient platform. The Breeder Toolkit will replace the current Online […]

The Xoloitzcuintli, also called the Mexican hairless dog, dates back millennia to ancient Aztec times. The Xolo comes in three distinct sizes, as well as both hairless and coated varieties. Xolos have developed thick, tough skin, but some dogs may require sunscreen for protection. Though they descend from regal dogs dating back over 3,500 years, […]

These Terms of Use govern the use of the AKC Vetline. AKC reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your use of the AKC Vetline following any modification constitutes your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use as modified. The last date these Terms of […]

Breeder of Merit recognition and benefits are based on the BOM’s commitment to registering their puppies and health testing the parents. Are you living up to your contract?  The agreement signed when you applied:  I hereby apply to participate in the Breeder of Merit Program. I certify by my signature that I have read, understand, […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY New AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Gorman's Athena MXB2 PDS MJS2 PJS MFG TQX T2B6 owned by Diane Fairfax Gorman of St. […]

1st AKC Masters Scent Work Dog: Reba’s Fancy Red Heart BN RI FDC CA FCAT ACT2 SWAE SWM SCME SIME SEME SHDE THDN CGCA CGCU TKI & Barbara Bumcrots of Maumee, OH When Barbara adopted Reba, she was 8 months old and already had two homes. They began working together right away in agility. “Reba […]

Flopdoodle Chloe Bean CGC TKE VHMA owned by Christina & Gary Jones of Stafford, VA was one of two finalists in the 2022 AKC Trick Dog Competition. This fourth annual competition was a virtual event open to Elite Performers, AKC's highest level of trick dogs. There was also a Junior division for people ages 17 […]

AGCH MACH2 Rosie La Bella MXC PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B5 owned by Leslie Lava of Tiburon, CA Leslie found 6-week-old Lab mix Rosie at the Sonoma Humane Society in 2012. Three years later, Rosie began her agility career, earning her MACH in January 2019 and her MACH 2 in January 2020. She was […]

Tracking Test Event Kit for Tracking Test Secretaries Links to forms and materials you need to host Tracking Tests are listed below. Some forms require multiple copies as indicated below.     Forms – please print the number of copies indicated to have when needed at your tracking events. PDFs – please download and/or print […]

EVENT FORMS: All the forms and resources your club needs to host an AKC Lure Coursing Test or Trial: Lure Coursing Event Forms Other Forms and Publications Event Application Junior Handler Certification Event Secretary Report Memo: Junior Handler Judges Event Book Cover Procedural Checklist for Event Committee Lure Coursing Test Forms Dealing With Misconduct At AKC […]