AKD 6.13 1884-2016 [bulk: 1931-2016]   34 linear ft in 46 boxes (29 doc boxes; 1 legal box; 8 album boxes, 2 cartons; 3 flat boxes, 3 microfilm boxes) and 2 A/V drawers Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Tracking and Trick Dog, including the first and second All-American Dogs to become AKC Rally® Champions and two new AKC Champion Trackers! And many All-American Dogs had big success at the 2019 AKC National […]

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. […]

AKC Agility League Fall Season Enrollment is Open The league is accepting enrollments for the Fall Season through midnight ET Monday, Sept. 7th. Competition starts on Sept. 14th. Captains should first enroll the team or teams, then let their handlers know that they can sign-up their dogs to the teams. Handlers need to know team […]

Below you will find the recordings and resources for webinars aired in 2019. Once you click on the link for the recording, you will be required to enter your name and email address to view the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Resources Using the Online Event Management System (OEMS) January 29, 2019 Bri Tesarz, Manager […]

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

Most people know a Basset Hound’s distinct look—soulful but droopy eyes, long, floppy ears, and a low-to-the-ground body that moves at a snail’s pace. What you might not know is that they’re also quite stubborn and possess superior scenting abilities – both of which make them incredible hunters! In fact, their innate ability to hunt is […]

Show Secretaries – Full Service or Onsite Show Secretaries have serviced clubs since dog shows began, often a member of a club with the skills and knowledge to manage the event. Show Secretaries may manage an entire event from the publishing of the premium list to submitting the close out report to the AKC, this […]

Twenty-four exceptional students from 16 states have been awarded the AKC Junior Scholarship for 2017. The scholarships are offered to high school, college and graduate school students, and range from $500 - $2,000. “These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of purebred dogs, but to their academics as well,” said […]

When Aryn Hervel met Crush, her first thought was “this dog needs a job.” The petite cattle dog mix had gone through two owners who couldn’t live with her energy until dog trainer Hervel adopted her and put her to work. Hervel channels Crush’s exuberance into agility with great success. The former shelter dog has […]