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Discover how to officially register your purebred dog with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and gain access to AKC events and other benefits.
Simple Procedure
Submit Your Litter's Paperwork
Registering a litter of purebred puppies with the AKC is straightforward. Ensure the dam and sire are both AKC-registered, fill out the necessary forms online or by mail, and provide essential details such as birth dates and owner information.
Special Circumstances: Applying for AKC Litter Registration
Post-Litter Registration: Managing Individual Puppy Registrations
Guide to Registering a Purebred Dog with a Registration Number
Finding Your Dog's Registration Number
Naming Your Dog the AKC Way
Online Registration for US-Born Dogs
Processing Foreign Dog Registrations
Utilizing Open Registration for Recently Recognized Breeds
Enrollment Process for Dogs without Registration Numbers
Determining Your Dog's Purebred Status
Alternative Registration for Purebred Dogs
Enrolling a Mixed Breed Dog in the Canine Partners Program
Useful Tips
Helpful Tips for Dog Registration
