MACH Maeby Just a Little Nuts MXB MJB OF TKA owned by Stefanie Theis of Pleasant Ridge, MI Maeby came to Stefanie through a friend who fostered her litter through a rescue. At the time, Stefanie was looking for a companion for her other dog, but it turned out that Maeby liked agility. Maeby earned […]

This article originally appeared in the AKC Canine Partners News newsletter. Chris Moore and her family were content with owning two small dogs until a crime stripped their security away. The family returned home one day to discover a theft had taken place. Their home had been broken into, but thankfully, their Miniature Dachshunds, Mocha […]

If your dog loves the water and loves to retrieve, then the fun sport of dock diving should be a natural. The AKC began recognizing titles of the new North America Diving Dogs (NADD) organization in June 2014 so now you can also add a dock jumping title to your dog’s AKC records. The sport […]

Finding Tank was the most unexpected event. My husband, Pete, and I recently lost our beloved German Shepherd Dog, Wolf, to old age.  He was the dog that brought us together as a search team and then a married couple.  His passing left a huge hole in our lives and our pack. I hadn’t even […]

Mori was selected to play the role of Sandy in a local theater production of Annie. Patrice tells the story of his theater debut. In July, I received a call from a friend who had been approached by a mutual acquaintance looking for a “light-colored, fluffy” dog to play the role of Sandy in a […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]

DNA genotyping is one of the tools that AKC Inspectors use during routine kennel inspections. AKC inspectors review litter and dog records, check dog identification, examine the conditions of the kennel, and collect DNA samples from litters and their sires and/or dams. These DNA samples are collected and processed at AKC's expense. DNA Profiles are […]

The American Kennel Club allows for the registration of litters with more than one sire. This is effective for litters whelped September 1, 1998 and forward. Parentage must be determined using the AKC DNA Profile Program prior to registration, and special fees apply. The Multiple-Sire Litter (MSL) requires that all potential sires have a DNA […]

Thank you for your participation in the recent AKC Inspection of your dogs, records, and facilities. AKC has compiled a quick reference list of links to different registration forms for you. Register My Dog Litter Application Forms Litter Registration Application Multiple Sire Litter Registration Application Packet Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen Litter Litter Records Form […]

Introduction Dear Student: This resource guide -- -- was created especially for you. Making a career choice that you will be happy with is not easy. There are many things to consider before you can really make the right choice for yourself. Of course there are practical matters, such as educational requirements, that should influence […]