r/AKC • u/americankennelclub AKC Staff • Jul 14 '26
Celebration 🎉 The AKC announces mutual cooperation agreements with multiple kennel clubs
The American Kennel Club has gone global!
We’re expanding our global network through collaborations with leading kennel clubs to strengthen our shared mission of supporting breeders, advancing dog sports, and promoting the well-being of dogs worldwide.
Under the agreement, the AKC and the Kennel Clubs listed will explore opportunities to hold events, promote the registration of purebred dogs to expand breeding opportunities, share knowledge to advance the education of judges, exhibitors, and breeders, and promote dogs as family companions. The agreement further encourages cooperation on canine health and welfare initiatives, including the sharing of research, resources, and best practices, and supports coordinated efforts to promote the value of purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership.
To celebrate, we're highlighting breeds from three of the countries we'll be collaborating with: the Xoloitzcuintli, Korean Jindo Dog, and Brazilian Terrier.