AKC is a wealth of information!

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Each breed’s ideal physical traits, movement, and temperament are set down in a written document called a “breed standard.” 

There are over 340 dog breeds known throughout the world. The American Kennel Club recognizes 200 breeds.

To find the breed that bets fits your needs, desires, and family life search the AKC website! 

You will find everything you need to know about that breed. Picking a dog based on how cute it looks will sometimes backfire on you, and this is how dogs end up in shelters. Your lifestyle needs to fit within your dogs breed, physical activity needed, their tempermant (do you have kids in the home), grooming needs, etc. Consider your lifestyle and choose a breed that fits well! Find all breeds by clicking the above picture. 

You can easily register your AKC dog online, transfer ownership and more. 

If you have a new puppy that needs to be registered, your breeder should have given you a form from AKC with registration #'s on it. There are 2 types of registration, Full and Limited. Most breeders give a "Limited" registration which does not require a "PIN" #. 

You can register online by going to the AKC website linked to the picture above. 

A "FULL" registration with a "PIN" # would be giving you access to show your dog for conformation and breeding rights. If you are purchasing a purebred dog with the intentions of showing this dog, make sure you talk to the breeder before hand and let them know. Otherwise you could end up with a Limited registration. 

 For 140 years, the American Kennel Club has been the country’s leading authority on all things dogs, acting as the premier resource for dog lovers, from the fancier to the everyday owner. Along with our affiliated organizations, we encourage dogs as family companions; advance canine health and well-being; advocate for dog owner rights; and educate the public about responsible dog ownership.

We are passionate about everything related to dogs, and we celebrate the joy they bring to our lives every single day. Being a dog lover is not a pastime; it’s a way of life – and we make every moment count.

Search the AKC website to find information, articles, related topics, training tips and more by clicking the AKC logo above.