Rules, regulations, guidelines, procedures

Scope and Contents This collection includes the American Kennel Club's Charter, Constitution, and By-laws and their amendments from 1885 to 2013. These documents are generally published in one compilation, with early publications also including rules and regulations governing dog shows and clubs, which were separately published beginning in the early 1930s. The constitution describes the organizational structure of the AKC, while the by-laws outline the structure for meetings and procedures. The collection...

Abstract This series includes the AKC rules, regulations and guidelines pamphlets for delegates, clubs, judges, and handlers. Dating from the early 1930s to present, these pamphlets are updated and published on an ongoing basis to provide participants with up-to-date information on subjects such as registration, forming dog clubs, matches and events. This series also includes informational pamphlets on subjects such as establishing a community dog park, responsible dog ownership, specific health...