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Overview

American Kennel Club (AKC) has a rating of 2.88 stars from 98 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about American Kennel Club (AKC) most frequently mention customer service problems. American Kennel Club (AKC) ranks 8th among Dog Breeding sites.

  • Service
    15
  • Value
    13
  • Shipping
    7
  • Returns
    6
  • Quality
    13
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • The American Kennel Club maintains the breed registry for dogs in the U.S.

Critical highlights

  • Orestes Rios took my deposit and was dishonest about when he was breeding his dogs and when I would receive my puppy.
  • We paid 500.00 to do a DNA investigation on a breeder who put the wrong sire on a litter.
How would you rate American Kennel Club (AKC)?
Top Positive Review

“The truth about AKC”

Shannon M.
12/5/19

Thank you for shedding a little light on the AKC. They slander, defame breeders who question them and have illegal practices which go untouched

Top Critical Review

“Complaint on covered bridge Saint Bernard”

Bella C.
11/17/23

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.!

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Thumbnail of user christianb42
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
May 11th, 2015

I volunteered for their summer internship program, it was the best time I ever had. Enjoyed being a dog walker.

Thumbnail of user judyc62
14 reviews
88 helpful votes
November 24th, 2016

I am a breeder, I have been registering my litters with American Kennel Club since 1990. I have never had the issue of extended wait times that some of the other reviews mentioned. Nor have I ever had anyone be rude to me. I have had them switch me between several people getting me to the correct department.

PROS: For me it is the fact that I know I can guarantee the bloodline of my pets because the dogs are now DNA tested. As a buyer you will never have to worry that you were sold a puppy that was not a product of the sire stated on his papers.

CONS: The only real complaint I can think of is the cost, you have to register the litter PLUS each individual each puppy in the litter... then the new owner has to pay an additional fee to have the puppy registered in their name. To me that seems a lot like "double-dipping".
I am glad I raise Chihuahuas (2 to 4 babies per litter). I can't imagine the financial burden of having to register a litter of 14 Great Dane puppies.

Thumbnail of user lelandl16
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
August 29th, 2015

Bought a retriever from here recently. Everything is fine)

Thumbnail of user ericks
3 reviews
17 helpful votes
June 17th, 2010

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.

Thumbnail of user millyw
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
Thumbnail of user annal
27 reviews
145 helpful votes
May 1st, 2007

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