Resources

​Breeder

• DNA & The AKC: Your go-to resource for all things related to AKC canine DNA. AKC maintains the world’s largest database of profiles for parentage verification and genetic identity for AKC-registered dogs.

• AKC Manage Your Dogs & Follow Dogs: Personalize and maintain a list of the AKC dogs you own or dogs you would like to follow.

• AKC Breeder Toolkit: Created for AKC Breeders, Breeder Toolkit combines everything you need in one location.

• AKC Breeder of Merit Program

• AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T: Program: Breeders that participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program pledge to uphold the program values of health, education, accountability, responsibility, and tradition.

• AKC Canine College Courses For Breeders

• AKC Breeder Education: Good dogs come from good breeders. Good breeders strive to improve their breeds while considering canine health, temperament, training, and promoting responsible dog ownership. Part art, part science, and total devotion, breeding is exciting and challenging. AKC is here to support you on this amazing journey.

• AKC’s Guide to Responsible Dog Breeding: resources as a guide to responsible dog breeding with everything from preparing for a litter to placing your puppies.

 

Events

• AKC Rules, Regulations, and Policies

• AKC Event Calendar

• AKC Code of Sportsmanship

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Policies

• AKC Rules, Regulations, and Policies

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Registration​​

• AKC Litter Online Registration: You must register a litter before attempting to register individual puppies from that litter.

• AKC Mail-in Registration

• AKC Online Reports: View and order AKC reports, including breeder reports and custom dog reports through AKC Online Reports. Breeder Reports and Competitor Reports

• AKC Transfer Ownership

• AKC Kennel Name Registration Form

• AKC Artificial Insemination

• AKC Special Registration (i.e., acceptable registries, foreign registrations, etc.)

• AKC Fee Schedule

• AKC Foreign Registration

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Marketplace

• AKC Marketplace