American Kennel Club is a Privately Owned not-for-profit organization headquartered in the US. Founded in 1884 and employing approximately 590 people, it functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization focuses on non-profit organization management, operating as a recognized expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. The AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports.

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Founded

1884

Headcount

670

Headquarters

United States

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Non-profit Organization Management

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On July 29, 2026, a Treeing Walker Coonhound named ‘Toddie’ demonstrated success at events such as the AKC Rally National Championship, where 98 All-American Dogs constituted the largest breed group in the competition. Previously, on July 27, the American Kennel Club crowned a winner for its first-ever AKC Agility Team Challenge, which was part of AKC Celebrates USA 250 and took place on June 7 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Earlier on July 20, the organization announced the winners of the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. On the same day, the American Kennel Club invited youth artists nationwide to participate in the 2026 AKC National Art Contest, hosted by AKC Public Education. This followed the July 19 crowning of a new winner at the 13th annual AKC Rally National Championship held in Wilmington, Ohio, at the Roberts Center.

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