Financial Conflict of Interest It is the policy of The American Kennel Club that all members of the AKC Board of Directors will avoid any conflict between their interests, direct or indirect, and those of AKC or any organization affiliated with the AKC. The fundamental principle guiding implementation of this policy is that no […]

I’ve been answering a lot of questions lately about what happens when a dog reaches the end of our program. The bottom line is that what happens is entirely up to you. We, the program staff, don’t require you to sell your dog and by the same token we can’t guarantee any particular outcome. Once […]

In 2019, the AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) started the Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) as a pilot project to educate AKC breeders about breeding and raising detection dogs; and to determine if they could consistently produce puppies suitable for advanced training and success as government working dogs. The project was broken into several phases. […]

There are 28 All-American Dogs entered in the 2016 AKC Rally National Championship. The event takes place March 18 in Tulsa, OK, in conjunction with the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC National Agility Championship. Competition takes place in four different divisions with winners crowned in each: Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE); Rally Excellent; Rally Advance; […]

The North America Diving Dogs held regional competitions around the country in October 2020 in lieu of holding one national championship. The results of all the regionals were compiled, and the national champions and placers were named. The AKC Canine Partners program congratulates the All American dogs who placed in the Top 10 in their […]

Congratulations to the All-American Dogs who won honors at the North American Diving Dogs/AKC National Championship in Orlando, FL, December 15-16, 2018. There was a record entry of more than 690 dogs. ● Veteran Class Master Division: Lexie owned by Janice Costa of Bethpage, NY (Score: 23’6) ● Veteran Class Novice Division: Brown’s Nala Bear […]

MACH Laws' Sandy MXB MJB owned by Nelda and Vern Laws of Haverhill, MA Sandy is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. Nelda met her in 2012 while volunteering at the MSPCA at Nevins’ Farm and Equine Center in Methuen, MA where she helps both house and farm animals. Only the day before she and Vern had […]

This is the AKC department dedicated specifically to protecting the rights of all dog owners. Government Relations works together with the AKC Political Action Committee to promote responsible dog ownership. It also works with legislators and municipal leaders to ensure that laws governing dog ownership are reasonable, enforceable, and non-discriminatory. A button on the Government […]

The AKC PAC educates federal and state legislators about the rights of responsible dog owners. The PAC is nonpartisan, and collects voluntary contributions from individuals. Donated money is used to support legislators and legislative candidates who defend dog owners' rights and can influence legislation that affects pet owners. AKC appreciates reasonable and enforceable laws that […]

2026 AKC Photo Contest OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  INTERNET ACCESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS WILL APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Eligibility: The […]