The regulations contained herein have been promulgated by the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club® (AKC) under the provisions of Chapter 4 of the Rules Applying to …

Dog shows and their related events will have a significant positive economic impact on the community where they are held. The AKC’s brochure on the Economic Benefit of Dog Shows …

We are the sports-governing body for over 22,000 dog events a year, including conformation (dog shows) and exciting sports like agility, obedience, rally, tracking, lure coursing, earthdog, …

At the AKC, we know better than any-one that your dog can’t be treated like a car or an appliance, but we’ve named this series “An Owner’s Manual” be-cause sometimes you probably wish …

This booklet and its accompanying DVD teach children how to greet a dog, how to respect a dog;s what to space (by learning to hear it’s nonverbal communication) and how to avoid a stray …

How to Count Points at AKC Dog Shows This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club® to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship …

Official Standard of the Bernese Mountain Dog large dog. He is sturdy a d balanced. He is intelligent, strong and agile enough to do the draft and droving work for which he was used in …

Every dog is the best dog in the world to its owner. Responsible breeders, however, know to avoid "kennel blindness" -- in other words, they take a step back and honestly evaluate the good and …

Submit this form with the AKC® Dog Registration Application or the AKC dog has been transferred more than once before applying for registration in the name of the current owner.

Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog …