1883
The American Kennel Club accepted (recognized) the Basset Hound in 1885.
1904
1882
1893
The simple abbreviation for the American Kennel Club is AKC. The club has been in existence since the year 1884. It is noteworthy for being a registry exclusively of purebred dog breeds.
1946
As of 2009 the number of registered bulldogs with the American Kennel Club, for that year, was approximately 22,000.
The Saluki was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1929. This breed was assigned into the Hound Group.
The Pekingese was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1906. This breed was assigned into the Toy Group.
A dog show
Approximately 300-400 Belgian Tervuren dogs are registered each year with the American Kennel Club (AKC). The number may vary slightly from year to year.
Westminster Kennel Club