Show Results
How Dog Show Works
Specialty Vs All-Breed
Championship Points
Road To Best In Show
Ribbons & Awards
Tips For Spectators
Point Schedule By Division
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The American
Kennel Club was established in 1884 to promote the study, breeding, exhibiting and
advancement of purebred dogs. It is the largest not-for-profit purebred dog registry
in the nation.
AKC approves and maintains the official records of over 11,000
sanctioned and licensed events each year. These events, which draw nearly two
million entries annually, include dog show, field trials, obedience trials, lure coursing,
hunting tests, herding trials, tracking and coonhound events.
The AKC has approximately 500 member clubs and over 4,000
affiliated clubs. These clubs are more than show-giving entities. They are
public service, educational organizations whose activities benefit their entire community.
Some AKC club activities include: public education through school
presentations, fairs, libraries, shelters, hospitals, rescue leagues, scouts and 4-H;
training classes; and health clinics.
AKC registration means a dog, its parents and it ancestors are
purebred, but it does not indicate health or quality. Dogs registered with the AKC
can have their offspring registered, compete in AKC events, and use AKC's full line of
education and information services. |