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AKC Event Rules, Regulations & Policies Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AKA-6-0

Scope and Contents

The AKC Event Rules and Regulations Collection consists of official rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and related publications governing American Kennel Club events and competitions. The collection documents the development, administration, and standardization of AKC-sanctioned events from the early twentieth century to the present.

Materials include rule books, policy manuals, procedural guides, judges’ and stewards’ manuals, registration requirements, and event-specific regulations issued and revised by the American Kennel Club.

The collection is arranged by event category and discipline. Publications are generally arranged chronologically within subseries and described at the item level.

Dates

  • 1894-present

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

This material is open to research without restrictions.

Historical Note

The first complete book of rules regarding registration and dog shows was approved by the delegates and published by the AKC in 1932. Since then, the AKC has provided published rules, regulations, and procedures applying to the various dog sports. As rules are updated, the AKC publishes replacement pamphlets, numbering in the tens of thousands each year, to keep participants up-to-date.

Source: The American Kennel Club 1884-1984: A Source Book

Physical Description

7.09 Linear Feet (in 16 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of pamphlets containing rules, regulations, and guidelines dating from the 1930s to the present. The materials are arranged into seven series by topic. Within each subseries, pamphlets are organized chronologically and described at the item level. These publications are updated and issued on an ongoing basis to provide participants with current information. For more Rules, Regulations & Policies, please refer to: https://www.akc.org/rules/

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into seven series. Subseries are organized by specific topic or pamphlet title. Within each subseries, files are arranged chronologically and described at the item level. Where available, the publication title and series identification number are included.

Series I. Judges & Stewards

Series II. Junior Showmanship

Series III. Conformation Events, Matches & Registration

Series IV. Companion Events

  1. Agility
  2. Obedience
  3. Rally
  4. Tracking

Series V. Performance Events

  1. Earthdog Events
  2. Coonhound Events
  3. Scent Work
  4. Lure Coursing & Coursing Ability Tests
  5. Herding & Farm Dog Events
  6. Pointing Breeds
  7. Field Trials Registration All Breeds
  8. Retriever Events
  9. Basset Hound Field Trials
  10. Beagle Field Trials
  11. Spaniel Field Trials
  12. Dachshund Field Trials

Series VI. International Events

Provenance

Internally produced print materials are regularly submitted to the AKC Library and Archives for display and reference. Pamphlets are added to the archives on a rolling basis, following the arrival of updated pamphlets.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the AKC Rules, Regulations & Guidelines Pamphlet Collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Originally processed by multiple unknown people and Craig P. Savino; Additions, edits, and conversion of legacy finding aid into ArchivesSpace by Katie Bednark in 2016; Revised and updated by Kim Ross in 2025.
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the American Kennel Club Library & Archives Repository

http://www.akc.org/about/archive/
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