American Kennel Club

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The American Kennel Club is a major U.S. registry and governing body for purebred dog breeds, overseeing breed standards, dog shows, and canine-related events.

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instanceOf dog registry organization
kennel club
non-profit organization
abbreviation AKC
certifies agility titles
champion titles
field titles
grand champion titles
obedience titles
rally titles
tracking titles
country United States
develops breed standards
foundedBy August Belmont Jr.
Major James M. Taylor
governs member breed clubs
hasMembership member breed clubs
hasMotto We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion.
hasPart AKC Canine Health Foundation
AKC Museum of the Dog
AKC Reunite
headquartersLocation New York
New York City
United States
inception 1884
industry animal registry
dog breeding
sporting events
languageOfWorkOrName English
legalForm non-profit organization
maintains registry of purebred dogs
stud book
operatesIn United States
organizes Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show qualifying system
purpose maintenance of breed standards
organization of dog shows
promotion of purebred dogs
purebred dog registry
recognizes Foundation Stock Service breeds
purebred dog breeds
regulates agility trials
breed standards
conformation shows
field trials
obedience trials
rally obedience
tracking tests
sponsors AKC Meet the Breeds
AKC National Championship
website https://www.akc.org

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Rough Collie recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Great Dane recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Great Dane groupClassification Working Group (AKC)
linked to: American Kennel Club
Shetland sheepdog recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Belgian Malinois recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Labrador Retriever recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Dutch Shepherd recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Cairn Terrier recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Greyhound recognizedBy American Kennel Club
English Bulldog recognizedBy American Kennel Club
dachshund recognizedBy American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club abbreviation AKC
linked to: American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club hasPart AKC Reunite
linked to: American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club sponsors AKC National Championship
linked to: American Kennel Club
Herding Group recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Smooth Collie recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Border Collie recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Bluetick Coonhound recognizedBy American Kennel Club
subject linked to: bluetick coonhound
Xoloitzcuintle recognizedBy American Kennel Club
subject linked to: Xoloitzcuintle dog breed
Dogue de Bordeaux recognizedBy American Kennel Club
St Bernard recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Bouvier des Flandres recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Doberman Pinscher recognizedBy American Kennel Club
subject linked to: Doberman Pinschers
Doberman Pinscher groupClassification Working Group (AKC)
subject linked to: Doberman Pinschers
linked to: American Kennel Club
Belgian Tervuren recognizedBy American Kennel Club
St. John’s water dog notRecognizedBy American Kennel Club
Golden Retriever recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Belgian Laekenois recognizedBy American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club hasCompetitors American Kennel Club
Belgian Shepherd Dog recognizedBy American Kennel Club
German Shepherd recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Akita recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Catalan sheepdog recognizedBy American Kennel Club – Foundation Stock Service
linked to: American Kennel Club
Scottish Terrier recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Dalmatian recognizedBy American Kennel Club
subject linked to: Dalmatians
Terriers recognizedBy American Kennel Club
West Highland White Terrier recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Cocker Spaniel recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Pomeranian recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Non-Sporting Group maintainedBy American Kennel Club
Non-Sporting Group classificationBy American Kennel Club
Non-Sporting Group partOf American Kennel Club breed classification system
linked to: American Kennel Club
Non-Sporting Group recognizedBy American Kennel Club
Major James M. Taylor associatedWith American Kennel Club
Major James M. Taylor helpedFound American Kennel Club
AKC Canine Health Foundation foundedBy American Kennel Club
AKC Canine Health Foundation affiliation American Kennel Club
AKC Museum of the Dog operator American Kennel Club
AKC Museum of the Dog affiliation American Kennel Club
AKC Museum of the Dog foundedBy American Kennel Club