Editing American Kennel Club (section)

==Activities==
[[File:PembrokeCorgiAgility wb.jpg|thumb|A [[Pembroke Welsh Corgi]] participating in [[dog agility]]. This particular dog is a multi-[[Title (animal)|titled]] [[Champion (dog)|champion]] of agility, [[Sheepdog trial|herding]], and [[Obedience trial|obedience]].|alt=A short-legged, long-bodied, tan dog jumping off the end of a see-saw.]]

===Competition===
The AKC sanctions events in which dogs and handlers can compete.
;Conformation shows
In AKC [[conformation show]]s dogs compete in different classes based on [[Dog breed|breed]] and sex, with breeds divided into [[hound]], [[terrier]], [[Working dog|working]], [[Herding dog|herding]], [[Gun dog|sporting]], non-sporting, [[Toy dog|toy]] and miscellaneous groups.{{sfnp|Morgan|2009|pp=97 & 100-101}} The AKC's premier conformation shows are the [[Westminster Dog Show]] and the [[AKC National Championship]].{{sfnp|Morgan|2009|p=101}}

;Dog agility
The AKC organises [[dog agility]] competitions open to all AKC registered dogs over 12-months age.{{sfnp|Morgan|2009|p=16}}

;Obedience trials
The AKC organises [[obedience trial]]s open to all AKC registered dogs over 6-months age.{{sfnp|Morgan|2009|pp=311-322}}

;Performance dog sports
The AKC organises a variety of field competitions they term performance dog sports, including [[Sheepdog trial|herding and farm dog trials]], [[Nosework|scent work trials]], [[earthdog trial]]s, [[lure coursing]] trials and [[field trial]]s for [[Basset Hound|Bassets]], [[Beagle]]s, [[coonhound]]s, [[Dachshund]]s, [[pointing dog]]s, [[retriever]]s and [[spaniel]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.akc.org/sports/beginners-guide-performance-sports/ |title=Performance Dog Sports |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2021 |website=American Kennel Club |access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref>

===Other programs===
{{Main|Canine Good Citizen}}
The AKC also offers the [[Canine Good Citizen]] program. This program tests dogs of any breed (including mixed breed) or type, registered or not, for basic behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public and living at home.

Another AKC affiliate is AKC Reunite,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.akcreunite.org/|title=Pet Microchip Registration & Lost Pet Recovery - AKC Reunite|work=akcreunite.org}}</ref> formerly AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), founded in 1995, which is North America's largest not-for-profit pet ID and recovery service.

Another AKC affiliate is the AKC Humane Fund,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.akchumanefund.org/ |website=AKC Humane Fund |title=AKC Humane Fund |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929103648/http://www.akchumanefund.org/ |archive-date=September 29, 2015  }}</ref> which supports breed rescue activities, assists shelters that permit domestic violence victims to bring their pets and educates dog lovers about responsible dog ownership.

The AKC also provides titles for [[therapy dog]]s, after the dogs have been certified by AKC recognized therapy dog organizations and have performed a required number of visits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/akc-therapy-dog-program/|title=AKC Therapy Dog Program|website=American Kennel Club}}</ref>

The AKC also has a program for mixed breed dogs calls Canine Partners. Canine Partners allows owners to register their mixed breed dog to compete in sports and events and receive practical access to pet insurance, AKC Reunite and a complimentary Vet visit through the AKC Veterinary Network.