Introduction
For over 125 years, the American Kennel Club has been working to preserve and promote purebred dogs.
The AKC is a non-profit organization that maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The organization also works through its affiliated organizations to promote awareness of responsible dog ownership, including training and sports.
Established in 1884.
The American Kennel Club maintains the only comprehensive database of purebred dogs in North America. Founded in 1884, it was originally a social club for people with an interest in dogs. The first dog show held by AKC happened later that year and featured 13 breeds of dogs. Today, AKC oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, managing everything from competitions to tracking pedigree information on every single registered canine within its database—which currently comprises over 200 breeds across all 50 states and Guam!
AKC is a non-profit organization.
You know the American Kennel Club? Yeah, that non-profit organization that has a ton of money and owns all the rights to everything 'dog'?
Well, it's a 501(c)(3) organization—which means it's tax exempt. The AKC is also the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world. In addition to these facts, they are also one of only two national kennel clubs in America: The other being The United Kennel Club (UKC).
The organization also works through its affiliated organizations to promote awareness of responsible dog ownership, including training and sports.
The AKC does not generate revenue from registration fees or other services. All revenue generated by the AKC goes directly to supporting its programs and activities, including field events and dog shows, education initiatives such as Canine Good Citizen®, Rally®, Agility® and Obedience®, as well as research projects that benefit purebred dogs around the world.
On June 4, 2009, the AKC agreed to the addition of two new breeds to its competition.
You may have heard that the American Kennel Club (AKC) is a club for dogs. But what you may not know is that it's also a world-class organization dedicated to promoting and protecting purebred dogs in America.
The AKC strives to provide a fun experience for dog owners and enthusiasts alike—and they've certainly done so! In addition to maintaining one of the largest registries of purebreds in history (more than 200 breeds!), they hold many events throughout each year where puppy owners can show off their new puppies' skills at things like agility training or lure coursing competitions—and even offer free classes on how to train your own pup!
The American Eskimo Dog and the Chinook were added effective January 1, 2011.
The American Eskimo Dog and the Chinook were added effective January 1, 2011.
The American Eskimo Dog is the only AKC-recognized Spitz breed that doesn’t have a fluffy coat.
The Chinook is not recognized by AKC as a breed but instead as an "Alaskan Malamute/German Shepard mix." The Chinook was created when someone just said “Let's cross this with this!” and plopped in some male DNA without considering how it would turn out.
AKC promotes responsible dog ownership and helps keep these magnificent bloodlines intact
We're always here to help you find the right dog for your family and to give you the tools you need to keep them healthy and happy. We also want to make sure that when you bring a new member into your home, it's a decision that will last for years and years!
We promote responsible dog ownership: through our active involvement in rescue efforts nationwide, we encourage people not just to adopt but also adopt from shelters or rescues -- which ultimately helps reduce overpopulation of dogs in shelters. And with our many activities ranging from sponsoring local events like "Paws at The Park" in New York City's Central Park or "Play Date" at Balboa Park Dog Park in San Diego CA., AKC continues its mission as America's most beloved brand by promoting responsible dog ownership and providing educational resources so people can enjoy their pure-bred pets for decades (or even generations) after adoption day.
Conclusion
While there are plenty of other dog-related organizations, the American Kennel Club remains the most prominent one. Part of this is because they offer services that others don't, like breed standards and breed clubs, but another factor is their long history. They've been around since 1884 and have built up a reputation as leaders in animal welfare issues. On top of all that, they're not just about purebreds; AKC also has programs specifically designed to help rescue dogs find homes
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