About the AKC
Founded in 1884, the AKC is the largest purebred dog registry in the world. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.

For more information visit www.akc.org

 AKC CAR

 AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), an affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, is the nation's largest not-for-profit pet identification and 24/7 recovery service provider. With millions of pets enrolled, hundreds of thousands of pets have been recovered through our service.

 Founded in 1995, AKC CAR makes donations annually for veterinary student scholarships and manages the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund, which provides grants for search and rescue teams and donations for natural disaster relief.

 Visit http://www.akccar.org/ today!!

 AKC Clubs
 There are nearly 5000 dog clubs in the United States that hold affiliated events under the umbrella of the AKC for competition by AKC registered dogs. Some are national parent clubs, others local specialty clubs, and still others are devoted to a broad variety of events from agility to obedience and tracking, from field trials to lure coursing and herding tests and trials. Many clubs meet monthly, others bi-monthly, and yet others more infrequently. All were formed by a diverse group of dog lovers who share the common interest of raising, training, breeding and competing with purebred dogs.

 These clubs not only further the sport of purebred dogs, but also many strive to promote and protect dogs in their communities, share in educational programs, sponsor training classes and health clinics, and operate a rescue network, as well as responsible breeder locator service. Some clubs are AKC members, others are licensed/sanctioned to hold events. There are over 500 member clubs that meet AKC's membership requirements, hold AKC member events at which AKC titles may be earned, and have duly elected or appointed Delegates who represent the club at quarterly meetings of the delegate body; licensed clubs meet certain requirements to be able offer events which are in all respects identical to AKC member events, but licensed clubs do not have delegate representation; and sanctioned clubs are those in the process of fulfilling requirements to become licensed clubs and sponsor match events, where dogs gain experience but not titles.

 AKC Canine Ambassadors are volunteers from AKC- affiliated clubs that visit classrooms, community organizations and youth organizations, such as 4H groups and Boy and Girl Scout troops,
(usually with their dog) to make presentations
about purebred dogs, responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs.

 Looking for a fun, interactive way to teach children about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs?  

 Arrange to have one of our Canine Ambassadors visit your class, library or youth group!

 Go to the Contact Us link and fill out the form to reach the GPSTC's AKC Canine Ambassadors -
Victoria Bush