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  • AKC Library & Archives Research Appointment Form

    We welcome in-person research visits by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Please note that the Library is closed on Wednesdays.)

    For all pedigree and AKC registration-related inquiries please contact the AKC Registration and Customer Service at info@akc.org or 919-233-9767. They can determine whether pedigree information is available in the current electronic databases and will contact the Library & Archives on your behalf if further research is required.

    For other inquiries, please refer to the resources below:

    AKC Gazette, 1889-2024

    Event results & awards, 1889-2024

    Secretary's Page, 1889-2024

    Show catalogs by club or event name, 1870-1983

    Show catalogs by year, 1870-1983

    AKC constitution and bylaws (1884–1948)

    AKC Dog Show Rules (1884-1931)

    Board Meeting Minutes (1884–1952)

    Show, obedience, and field trial statistics (1946–2001)

    Dog registration statistics (1885–2008)

    Minutes & reports (2002-present)

    AKC Library catalog

    AKC Archives

  • Note: All pedigree and registration-related inquiries should first be directed to the AKC Registration and Customer Service department at info@akc.org or 919-233-9767.

    They can determine whether pedigree information is available in the current electronic databases and will contact the Library & Archives on your behalf if further research is required.

    Four and five-generation pedigrees can be ordered here, and Dog Performance Reports are available here.

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