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AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

The AKC PupPals Program

The AKC PupPals Program provides children in need of uplifting with a personalized note from and photo of a canine friend.

Any child is eligible to receive a note, including children who are struggling with an illness, the illness/death of a loved one (human or pet), who are missing a deployed parent, or who are otherwise struggling through a difficult time.
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For more information, please click on the link above. 

AKC BREED SPOTLIGHTS

What Do People Think the Most Important Factor in Breed Choice is?

AKC BREEDS

WHEN I GET MY NEW DOG......"FIND A MATCH FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE"

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ADDITIONAL LINKS

AKC CLUB SEARCH

GETTING STARTED IN AKC EVENTS

AKC BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DOG SHOWS

4 TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR DOG LOVE GROOMING

AKC GETTING STARTED IN OBEDIENCE

AKC GETTING STARTED IN RALLY

AKC GETTING STARTED IN TRACKING

AKC GETTING STARTED IN HERDING

AKC GETTING STARTED IN AGILITY

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  I WANT A DOG!

 BEFORE....

  you purchase a puppy or dog... please do your homework... study the breed! 
Every dog has a distinct personality based on it's breed.
Make sure the breed you select will fit best in your life, household and family.

A good place to start is with the What Dog is Right For Me? and  AKC's Puppy Buyer's Fact Sheet

Then research your options at some of the following
AKC Sites:

Breed Matters

Breeder Referral

Find a Puppy

AKC Rescue Network

SOCIALIZING YOUR PUPPY