How To Register A Dog With Akc

To register your dog with the akc your dog should have a unique name.

How to register a dog with akc. However no change in name will be recorded by the american kennel club after the dog has produced or sired an akc registered litter or has received an award at an akc licensed or member event. It may be helpful to start your search with these registries to determine if your dog is eligible for registration. Please use black ink and capital letters to fill in the boxes. Determine where you want to register your dog.

I have a question about the possibility of registering my scottish terrier with akc. You can sign your dog up for an alternative program if it doesn t have a registration number but it won t be officially registered. Akc actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to. The american kennel club akc allows you to register purebred dogs or dogs who belong to an approved dog breed and have a registration numbers.

A dog name containing a registered kennel name cannot be changed without the written consent of the owner s of that registered kennel name. Founded in 1884 the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed health and training information for dogs. You can also check your purebred s registration status. You can search for a dog by registration number or by breed and name.

Find out if the name you have in mind is available and if it meets akc requirements. Use this application to register a dog born in a foreign country. The three most reputable and well known all breed registries in north america are the akc the united kennel club and the canadian kennel club. Information you omit or print outside of the boxes will delay processing.