A Little Background Info On AKC

The American Kennel Club (AKC) was started back in 1884.  From the beginning AKC was established to promote exhibiting, breeding, study, and advancement of the pure bred dog.  In the United States today it is the largest not for profit dog registry.

AKC consists of many member clubs and affiliated clubs.  These clubs do more than just put on a dog show.  They are active parts of their communities with involvement in:

• public education at schools
• fairs
• shelters
• libraries
• hospitals
• rescue leagues
• scouting and 4-H
• training classes
• health clinics (just to name a few)

AKC is responsible for the maintenance and approval for all the sanctioned and licensed events put on each year.