Jan 2, 2025 · The American Kennel Club’s 202nd recognized breed and newest member of the Working Group is eligible to start competing in AKC events on January 1, 2025.

Jan 4, 2024 · The American Kennel Club’s 201st recognized breed and newest member of the Herding Group is eligible to start competing on January 1, 2024.

Complete list of AKC recognized dog breeds. Includes personality, history, health, nutrition, grooming, pictures, videos and AKC breed standard.

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Jan 3, 2024 · To become an AKC-recognized breed, there must be an active following and interest in the breed by owners in the U.S. and an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders.

Get tickets to AKC Meet the Breeds to pet and play with 100s of dogs at an event that's fun for the whole family. Coming to New York on February 7-8, 2026.

Jun 17, 2025 · The AKC provides for a regular path of development for a new breed, which may result in that breed’s full recognition and appearance in the official Stud Book as an AKC recognized breed.

Do you want to know what dog breeds you can meet at AKC Meet the Breeds events? Learn how many furry new friends you'll make when you get tickets.

Mar 20, 2025 · As the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, the AKC uses our registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year — and the numbers are in!

May 13, 2022 · The Mudi is one of two newly-recognized American Kennel Club dog breeds gaining full recognition in the herding group in 2022.