THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB PRIVACY NOTICE   Last Updated: 5/6/2022 Welcome! We are American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. This Privacy Notice explains how The American Kennel Club, Inc. (“AKC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes personal information […]

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

Privacy Notice – American Kennel Club   THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB PRIVACY NOTICE   [accordion] [accordion_panel title="December 2023"] Last Updated: 12/11/2023 We have updated our Privacy Notice, effective from December 11, 2023, to: Update third parties who may collect, use, disclose and otherwise process personal information in connection with our services. If you have any […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="American Field Irish Setters (October 1975 Board meeting)"]  Based upon a request from the Irish Setter Club of America, AKC discontinued the registration of Irish Setters based upon pedigrees from the American Field Dog Stud Book. [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="Auction Policy (July 2003 Board meeting)"]  The Board reviewed its policy on Auctions, considering the […]

Millions have had midlife career changes. They touch on an amalgam of motivation, health, skills, and behavioral soundness. Not everyone’s psyche is geared to these life-altering, pressure-point transitions, however. And what about dogs? A pair of Washington state Shetland Sheepdogs — Brumby and Sonnet — are finding it suits them nicely. Both have discovered how […]

The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?

Dog agility is an exciting celebration of canine athleticism and the dog-human bond. Learn if the sport is right for you and how to get started.

Just like you might receive a referral to a specialist, dogs sometimes need care from a veterinary specialist who focuses on a particular field of veterinary medicine. For example, your dog may see a specialist to rule out certain medical conditions. Or they might need a specific type of treatment for a persistent or worsening […]

Twenty legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Delaware – HB 131 This Act prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space […]

Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order   Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]