(updated 6/1/26 ) 5/11/2026 From the May Board Meeting - one new breed was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Lucas Terrier. 4/13/2026 From the April Board Meeting - three new breeds was added to the Foundation Stock Service Program – Silken Windhound, Saarloos Wolfhond, Old Danish Pointer. 1/12/26 The Peruvian Inca Orchid […]

Keeshond Learn about Keeshonden [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Keeshond Club of America Tawn Sinclair, (310) 457-3569, California Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) Heart of America Keeshond Club Joy Crisler, 7512 N Lenox Ave. Kansas City, MO 64151, 816-812-7355, showmedawgs@gmail.com Keeshond Rescue of the Central States Dina Zinnes, (217) 278-7245, IL d-zinnes@uiuc.edu Keeshond Affiliated Rescuers Of The Mid […]

As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet certain criteria to compete in AKC Performance Events; this will be effective January 1, 2008. Eligible breeds can compete in select Performance events. To become eligible the breeds must have the following: 1.  dogs with three […]

Education is paramount to the AKC’s mission. Through education, we preserve history, stay relevant to the needs of today’s dog owners and fanciers, and invest in the future health and well-being of dogs, dog sports, and the human-canine relationship. The AKC recognizes and appreciates the enormous contributions that Parent and All-Breed Clubs give to the […]

All AKC DNA + Health Kits include the original 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, as well as over 328 genetic variants for health and traits. Download a pdf of all included tests Health Tests Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS, SN) This genetic variant is associated with an inherited neurological disease characterized by […]

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 […]

As of July 13, 2009, the AKC Board of Directors approved the eligibility of Foundation Stock breeds that meet the below criteria may compete in AKC Companion Events; this will be effective January 1, 2010. Dogs with three-generation pedigrees recorded in FSS® Breed Standard has been submitted As of February 9, 2007, the AKC Board […]

By Penny Leigh This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Ask Andrea Cobb what it is like to own a Yorkshire Terrier, and she will quickly correct you. “I’m owned by Yorkies,” the Alabama resident quips. “I fell in love with the breed more than 20 years ago when I first met one. […]

The first new Earthdog title since the program's inception in 1993 was announced on November 30, 2009. Five double qualifications in master and senior are the basis of the new title and the effective date was March 1, 2010. Up to four double qualifications earned prior to March 1 can be applied to the EE […]

    2023 AKC Fast CAT Invitational – Pure Speed Rankings Fri. December 15, 2023 – FINAL ROUND as of 5:05 PM ***All official and final results will be posted following the conclusion of the event*** BELOW 12" / HC 2 PLACE CALL NAME BREED OWNER TIME 1 Winston Bolt French Bulldog Braden Frederick 8.485 […]