You would be interested to know that the American Kennel Club (AKC) is a NON-PROFIT Organization.
At the time of your puppy's registration with AKC, you are helping dogs, strays and rescues, as well as animal owners all over the Country. You will also assist in stopping puppy mills, unethical breeding practices and tactics, which will in turn preserve the standards of the pure-bred dog.
VegasWEIMS encourages you to read and learn more about the largest organization helping dogs around the country, and the importance of registering YOUR puppy with AKC.

• KENNEL INSPECTIONS:
  Kennel inspections ensure the integrity of the AKC registry and monitor care and conditions at kennels across the country. The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains a systematic and sustained investigation and inspection effort. The AKC conducts approximately 5,000 inspections each year to ensure compliance with standards that support the health, safety, and welfare of dogs and the environments in which they live.

• AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION:
  The Canine Health Foundation (CHF) ) works to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners by funding research projects focusing on the genetics of disease, the canine genome map, and clinical studies.

• CANINE SEARCH-and-RESCUE:
  The AKC supports professional and volunteer canine search-and-rescue (SAR) organizations throughout the United States through its national program, DOGNYSM — America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. SAR dogs came into the spotlight after the attacks on September 11, 2001. But few people are aware of how instrumental SAR dogs are in maintaining the safety and security of our communities on a daily basis. The AKC supports SAR dog organizations with grants from the AKC-CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund and promotes awareness of their vital public service. To date, DOGNYSM fundraising efforts have raised more than $2.5 million for the support of canine SAR organizations throughout America.

• CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® PROGRAM:
  The AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program is a certification program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. CGC is a two-part program that stresses responsible dog ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. Each year, the AKC certifies more than 25,000 dogs as official Canine Good Citizens®.

• PUBLIC EDUCATION:
  The AKC works with dog club volunteers, teachers, and librarians across the country to educate children and adults about the responsibilities of dog ownership, basic dog care and training, and safety around dogs.

• GOVERNMENT RELATIONS:
  The AKC works with dog club volunteers, teachers, and librarians across the country to educate children and adults about the responsibilities of dog ownership, basic dog care and training, and safety around dogs.

• AKC MUSEUM of the DOG:
  The AKC Museum of the Dog, in St. Louis, Missouri, maintains one of the world’s largest collections of dog-related fine art and artifacts. The museum is open year-round to the public and offers many educational programs and special exhibitions.

• DNA PROFILING:
  The AKC has built the world’s largest database of canine DNA profiles for the purposes of parentage verification and genetic identity. AKC uses DNA certification to ensure reliable registration records vital to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs.

• AKC - CAR:
  AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC-CAR) is an affiliate organization of the AKC dedicated to providing 24-hour, lifetime recovery services for pets with permanent identification such as microchips or tattoos. Every 8 minutes, a pet is recovered through AKC-CAR in the United States. AKC-CAR has enrolled more than 2.6 million pets in its recovery database and has recovered more than 245,000 lost pets. To enroll your pet in the AKC-CAR recovery database, visit www.akccar.org.

• A Frameable Registration Certificate and your puppy’s name will be recorded in the AKC Registry, the largest registry of dogs in the world.

• Complementary trial Pet Healthcare Plan for your new puppy.

• A Complementary Certificate for your first Veterinary Office Visit.

• A New Puppy Handbook and optional registration packages such as your own Puppy’s Pedigree.

NO AKC PAPERS? NO PUPPY!!!
If you buy a purebred dog or puppy that you are told is eligible for registration with the American Kennel Club (AKC) at the time of purchase, you are entitled to receive your AKC registration form from the seller/breeder. This will enable you to register your dog with AKC.
When acquiring a purebred dog or puppy that is eligible for AKC registration, DON’T be misled by promises of the “papers” will come later. Demand a registration application form for the puppy or DON’T BUY THE DOG!

To learn more about how easy it is to register and the many programs and services offered by the AKC, visit www.akc.org or call (919) 233-9767.