A dog show Doberman A Doberman Pinscher competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York City, February 14, 2012; the Westminster Kennel Club was one of the first clubs to join the American Kennel Club. (more) American Kennel Club American organization Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/American-Kennel-Club Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/American-Kennel-Club Also known as: AKC Written by Rebecca M. Kulik Rebecca M. Kulik contributes articles on the social sciences and humanities to Encyclopaedia Britannica. Rebecca M. Kulik Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 13, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Areas Of Involvement: dog (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question American Kennel Club (AKC), the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and the chief promoter of purebred breeding and exhibiting in the United States. Founded in 1884, it records and tracks the lineage of purebred dogs, establishes breed standards, and sanctions some of the most famous dog shows in the world—including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the National Dog Show, and the AKC National Championship—as well as scores of local canine sporting events. It also provides extensive resources for dog care and training, sponsors research on canine diseases, and tracks legislation affecting dog ownership and breeding. Legislation ...(100 of 1412 words)

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