Why Register your Purebred Dog with the AKC?
...because you love your dog. The AKC-We're more than champion dogs. We're the dog's champion.
Register your purebred dog with the AKC. Its fast and easy.
Permanently record your name and your dog’s place in breed history. Become part of the nationwide AKC voice championing canine health research, search-and-rescue teams, acceptable care and conditions for dog kennels, and responsible dog ownership.
When you register your purebred dog with the AKC, you receive:
Your registration fee makes a difference.
Over the last seven years, AKC has allocated close to $30 million to fund invaluable programs for the betterment of dogs and communities. The not-for-profit AKC is the only purebred dog registry that offers these programs and services:
Kennel Inspections
Kennel inspections ensure the integrity of the AKC registry and monitor care and conditions at kennels across the country. The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains a systematic and sustained investigation and inspection effort. The AKC conducts approximately 5,000 inspections each year to ensure compliance with standards that support the health, safety, and welfare of dogs and the environments in which they live.
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Founded and supported by the AKC, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC-CHF) (www.akcchf.org) works to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners by funding research projects focusing on the genetics of disease, the canine genome map, and clinical studies.
Canine Search-and-Rescue
The AKC supports professional and volunteer canine search-and-rescue (SAR) organizations throughout the United States through its national program, DOGNYsm — America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. To date, DOGNYsm fundraising efforts have raised nearly $3 million for the support of canine SAR organizations throughout America.
Canine Good Citizen Program
The AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program is a certification program that rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Each year, theAKC certifies more than 30,000 dogs as official Canine Good Citizens.
Public Education
The AKC works with dog club volunteers, teachers, and librarians across the country to educate children and adults about the responsibilities of dog ownership, basic dog care and training, and safety around dogs.
Governement Relations
The AKC Government Relations department monitors and provides input for federal, state and local legislation governing responsible dog ownership. Sign up for legislative alerts about dog laws that may affect you at the “Legislative Alerts” section of www.akc.org.
DNA Profiling
The AKC has built the world’s largest database of canine DNA profiles for the purposes of parentage verification and genetic identity. AKC uses DNA certification to ensure reliable registration records vital to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs.
AKC Museum of the Dog
The AKC Museum of the Dog, in St. Louis, MO, maintains one of the world’s largest collections of dog-related fine art and artifacts. Founded and supported by the AKC, the museum is open year-round to the public and offers many educational programs and special exhibitions.
Reuniting Lost Pets with Owners
As a non-profit organization and affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) provides lifetime recovery services for uniquely identified animals. An owner’s name, address, and telephone number are linked to the pet’s unique identification number, whether it is a microchip, tattoo, or AKC CAR-issued collar tag. AKC CAR provides recovery services 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year to reunite owners with their lost pets. Visit www.akccar.org or call (800) 252-7894 for enrollment information.
The American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization, is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most esteemed purebred dog registry.
The AKC Mission Statement:
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. 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 owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
