If it seems that your dog sleeps a lot, don't worry. It is natural. Most dogs sleep an average of 12 to 14 hours a day - puppies sleep even more! Unlike people, who mostly sleep in one large block of time, dogs spread their snoozing through the day in "dog naps." It seems that Rowdy […]

AKC Virtual Top Dog Challenge Official Rules All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations will apply. Void where prohibited. By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules. Internet access, video camera and email address required. 1. Eligibility: Individuals over eighteen (18) years of age who exhibit a […]

The AKC Raccoon Hound Events Program consists of Nite Hunts, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Water Races and Bench Shows.  Nite Hunts are the most popular of the events and are one of the only competitive sports where dogs hunt in natural areas where native game must be trailed and tracked and has not been planted. […]

This page is used to announce the cancellation of the following Performance Events: Field Trials, Hunt Tests, Herding Tests and Trials, Farm Dog Certified Tests, Lure Coursing Tests and Trials, Coursing Ability Tests, Fast Coursing Ability Tests, Earthdog Tests and Tracking events. To report a cancellation, please contact the Performance Events Department 919-816-3908 / perfcancel@akc.org […]

Application Form Beginner Novice Signs Corresponding Date Table Obedience Events - Downloadable Forms Online Entry Management Online Plans Stewarding for Obedience Obedience Trial Event Kit for Clubs Links to the forms and materials you need to host Obedience Trials are listed below. Some forms require multiple copies as indicated below. Forms – please print the […]

Below you will find upcoming breeder seminars and webinars. If you have a suggestion for a breeder seminar (in person or virtual) that we should include on this list, please email us at education@akc.org. Date Location Seminar Name and Link Additional Information January 18, 2023 6:00pm Online Webinar Disorders of Sexual Differentiation By Bruce Christensen, […]

Unlock a world of benefits with AKC Dog Registration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pObz5kN1iJs   Ever wonder what makes your dog so special? Uncover this with an AKC Certified Pedigree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XinrJLpx8kw Have questions about the date of transfer in your dog's registration? Watch our tutorial to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L57nN4KtJSs Find out how to add, remove, or update owners in […]

The American Kennel Club is opposed to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, effective immediately, judges from the Russian Federation will not be approved to judge at AKC sanctioned events. Additionally, new requests for imported dog registrations (AKC Foreign Registration) from the Russian Kennel Federation will be denied effective immediately. […]

Breeders can now use Breeder Toolkit to prepay for the puppies in their litters. The updated functionality was built to simplify and replace the current Breeder EZ Reg process.  You can pay for the puppies, edit prepaid puppy information, transfer puppies and view their registration status all from within the Manage Litters option in Breeder […]

Having a hard time deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election season? How about a dog? Voters in Cormorant, Minnesota have reelected Duke, a nine-year-old Great Pyrenees for his third term as mayor. "Three years ago, it happened by accident, it was a write in vote," David Rick, Duke's owner, told WDAY. Now, […]