For anyone looking to buy a new puppy or find a breeder, they should be going to this website. They should be looking to find a dog from someone who has been approved by the American Kennel Club.

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Zoe S. I completely agree. That is the only way you can be sure the breeder is really trustworthy, and the puppy is going to have a good temperament and be healthy. There are too many bad breeders out there.

1/17/11  •  Votes (0)

Carly S. The AKC doesn't "approve" breeders. You pay the fees, they register the dogs. Puppy mills can register their dogs with the AKC just as easily as a good breeder can. Having an AKC registration is NOT a promise that the dog will have a good temperament, be healthy, or anything else.
BYBs and Puppy Mills love to advertise their AKC pups because of false beliefs like those above.

5/23/11  •  Votes (0)

American Kennel Club - Learn about recogized breeds of dogs.

The AKC is the main registry for purebred dogs in the United States. Their website contains a plethora of information, including:
- Detailed information, photos, and standards for all AKC breeds, as well as links to their official breed clubs and rescues
- Information on local all-breed clubs
- How to get started in all dog sports, ranging from lure coursing to herding to rally and everything in between
- The rules for all dog sports, along with lists of judges, all titles that can be won, events being held, results, and so on
- Breeder education, recording keeping, and other things useful to dog breeders
- Register dogs, litters, etc online
- Look up your dog's pedigree
- Learn about home owner's insurance, how to prepare for disasters, and other things that tend to get overlooked
- How to register your MIXED BREED to compete for AKC titles in agility, obedience, rally, and coursing
- Healthcare insurance for dogs, microchip registration with the AKC to help locate lost dogs
- Education sheets, coloring pages, and other things to help children learn about proper care for dogs

The AKC has a wonderful website, whether you're thinking about getting a dog or have owned them for years.

The American Kennel Club maintains the breed registry for dogs in the U.S. An essential site if you are breeding dogs, want to find out information about registered dogs or dog shows.

I really love the American Kennel Club because they provide much needed canine search and rescue services in addition to all the support they give to breeders. You can read more here: http://www.akc.org/dogny/

Not the best kennel site i have seen, but ok