This past month, AKC GR staff had the privilege of escorting a local New Jersey lawmaker around the prestigious Morris and Essex show.  This was an excellent opportunity for the lawmaker to see firsthand the true value of AKC shows – from the celebration of purebred dogs and quality breeding, to responsible pet ownership, to […]

The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]

To earn the AKC Therapy Dog™ title, you and your dog must have completed at least 10 therapy visits. These visits must be documented with time, date, location, and a signature of a staff person at the facility (e.g., school, hospital, etc.). This documentation can be achieved by submitting one of the following: Therapy Dog […]

As its name suggests, this imposing, rugged dog comes from Turkey, a sprawling country. Learn more about Anatolian Shepherd Dog history.

The search for an apartment rental can be time-consuming and stressful on its own, but add a large dog into the mix, and the hunt for the perfect place just became 10 times harder. While it’s not impossible to find a landlord who is pet friendly, it is important to know upfront if there are […]

“Times Past,” AKC Gazette: Of the thousands of letters the Gazette has received over the decades, perhaps none has epitomized the human-canine bond more vividly than this one delivered to our offices 68 years ago. Dear Editor: War is a grim business in which sentiment plays little part. But one of the most touching things in […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Judy and the ACE Award: Creating and Supporting Arguments"] Learning Objectives Students will use evidence from the text to create an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and sufficient textual evidence. Grade Levels 9-10 Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using […]

These policies have been adopted by the AKC Board of Directors, although they have not yet been incorporated into an official publication. This reference will be updated as policies are adopted, revised and published. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="AKC Board Administration Policies"] AKC Charter and Bylaws Article XII Complaints (August 2016 Board meeting) AKC Educational Requirements Policy and Recommendations (April […]

For the complete requirements for eligibility, download the Special Registry Services booklet on the Rules and Regulations page. You may also find helpful information by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions. Foreign Dogs may be eligible for registration in the AKC Stud Book, provided: The dog is of a breed eligible for individual registration in the […]

Portia Rocks Alsup THDD owned by Kathleen Smiley-Aslup of Rockford, IL Portia was a stray, found wandering the streets, and was taken in by Bullmastiff rescue groups after her rescue. But even rescue did not know what to do with her after a foster home did not want her back and adoptive owners returned her. […]