The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the U.S, which had been founded in 1876, also ranks 3rd among Dog Breeding sites. This kennel club promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs including the National Dog Show, AKC National Championship, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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American Kennel Club (AKC): Registry of Purebred Dog Pedigrees in the United States

The American Kennel Club is not affiliated with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The AKC is the largest registry of purebred dogs and the only not-for-profit registry in the United States.

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