American Kennel Club (AKC)

AKC has always been about advertising puppy mills. Not rescue. Not humane treatment of animals. Just marketing for puppy mills. Let that soak in.

https://www.humanesociety.org/blog/akc-obstructing-stronger-protections-dogs

I bought a microchip tag from them after registering my dog and after just two weeks it's chipped and faded. This is the AKC. Surely they can afford to have decent quality tags. You're better off buying an engraved tag (for cheaper) with the microchip ID instead.

Unlike in EU dogs most have something special in order to breed them not only health but most excel at some type of work unlike akc or they care about is the fee nothing else is a joke!.

Dont fall for US breeders as most breed for money not quality, you are buying sa product not a living animal.

You think because you find your dog on the AKC website you're not getting a dog from a puppy mill? Think again. I called spoke to Pam whom was very rude, and was told point blank" puppy mills can post and sell on out AKC site. The puppies can be sickly, have fleas and worms. Not our problem, we only take care of the registration ". Disgusting

Bought my dog an American Kennel Club, hard plastic tug of war, squeaky toy. I gave it to him, I saw him shaking his head back and forth which of course I thought he was playing with it and then I realized it was stuck in his mouth and under his chin! Absolutely worse toy I've ever bought! Will never buy from this company again!

Covered Bridge Saint Bernard, Jena&Matt
I want to share my deeply disappointing experience with this breeder. Despite signing a contract and eagerly awaiting my puppy, the breeder abruptly reneged on the sale, which not only caused inconvenience but also raises ethical concerns. This sudden change of heart is not only unprofessional but morally wrong as it impacts both the emotional well-being of the buyer and the welfare of the puppy involved. Breeder lacks professionalism as well as commitment. Prospective buyers should be cautious when considering this breeder. I was also speaking with the transporter as well, he told me he was doing great with time and might be arriving earlier than anticipated. She did refunded my money back, but all the money I spend out of pocket for the arrival of the puppy was not. Who does this 8 hours before the puppy was suppose to be deliveredI also want to add that she quoted me $3000 and on good dog her price is advertised at $2500.!

I recently bought a pup whom I foolishly took home without the paperwork. I trusted Top Dogg Giant Schnauzers. 2 months later after asking I get the paperwork. To my surprise the AKC Litter Certificates says my pups parents AND the grandparents were brother and sister from same litter. Upon contacting AKC they said they do not have a policy on "inbreeding" they leave that up to the discretion of the breeders. Really! Doesn't that increase the chances of the pups from such a litter being genetic cesspools? Buy a pup from a breeder that has a "Genetic" and "Health" guarantee.

I have emailed several requests to the AKC Fit Dog address. Two for Turkey Trot medals and one for Fit Dog checklist for instructors. I have had no responsive from AKC. Please respond to my emails. Thank you.

I ordered pet candles from their store in August, now November and after 5 contact attempts still no candles or refund. I was on hold for over 45 minutes on the phone and gave up, so sent yet another email. Very unprofessional and am out over $80 :(

I absolutely HATE these guys! I would NEVER trust their word in regards to ANY matter. All these breed standards are ridiculous and completely arbitrary. I swear these guys just make things up as they go. If you're purchasing a dog, and they're "AKC certified". Take this with a grain of salt, because it means absolutely NOTHING! This is their way of making money, not assuring you that you have a healthy dog. This place supports puppy mills! This place is a scam! You're playing a game by their rules. I hope this place becomes nonexistent one day! Please don't support these people and spread awareness of their corruption! 0 stars!

They need to hire more people when it takes an average of 1/2 hr for them to even answer the phone They're rude and they cut you off if you're asking questions they dont want to answer Just like all the corporations are doing now a days...Many are valid questions and should be answerd... Just a tip, if you question them they wil tell you they are a registry service and hat you're not a member of AKC Not sure what kind of club it is if it doesnt have members But good luck getting a check from my dog They are only helpful if you are paying them for something This club is so UN-AMERICAN its insane! They allow mutts to participate now too... I didn't pay money to join a mixed breed mutt club. I paid to join a purebred dog club Please don't get me wrong, all dogs deserve love... but not all dogs are purebred dogs either Its a big difference A far cry from the elite purebred club I paid to join

Ordered some items from their online store. Fedex lost the package & AKC made it utterlly impossible to get a hold of them. So I never received the stuff I paid for.

Sent my dogs registration info in September 2021. They needed some info from the breeder. No problem. Sent it off. It's now December. I have no papers. They did, however, send me an email wanting me to buy their products, and listed my dogs registration name wrong and refuse to change it. Funny, they had no problem cashing my check the moment they received it 3 months ago. I'll stick with showing my dogs in other venues from now on.

I just purchased a stuffing free dinosaur dog toy, my dog consumes the stuffing and chokes so I thought it would be great. But I watched him rip it open and it was completely filled with stuffing