American Kennel Club General Information

Description

American Kennel Club (AKC) is an independent non-profit private foundation based in New York, United States. Established in 1984, the foundation supports and enriches the lives of purebred and mixed-breed dogs through its programs, events, and services. It is a sports-governing body for dog events a year, including dog shows and sports such as agility, obedience, rally, tracking, lure coursing, earth dog, herding trials, and more. The AKC's departments include The AKC Archives, The American Kennel Club Registered Handlers Program, Canine Good Citizen, The Government Relations Department Club Education Department, The AKC Customer Service Department, The Human Resources Division, The Judges Education Department, The Public Education department, The public relations department, The Registration Department, and The Special Services Department. AKC recognizes thirteen different types of clubs: Parent Specialty Clubs, All-breed clubs, Specialty clubs, Group clubs, Obedience clubs, Tracking clubs, Field Trial clubs, Hunting Test clubs, Herding clubs, Coonhound clubs, Lure Coursing clubs, Agility clubs, and Earthdog clubs. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of directors.