How Do You Look up an AKC Registration?
One way of looking up an American Kennel Club or AKC registration for a particular dog is to use features on the Store section on the AKC website. The process of purchasing an AKC Certified Pedigree certification will verify if a purebred dog is indeed registered with the club. To use this AKC store feature to confirm the authenticity of a dog’s AKC registration, however, its registration number and registered name will have to be available.
The American Kennel Club is a registry of purebred dogs that has operating since 1884. The club officially recognizes 189 distinct dog breeds.
The following shows one way of authenticating a dog’s AKC registration using a purchasing feature on the online store of the AKC website.
- Go to the website
- Search for the online AKC store link
- Purchase an AKC Certified Pedigree
- Select certification preferences
- Enter registration number and AKC dog name
Type www.akc.org on the browser and press enter.
Once on the AKC homepage, scroll down and search for the Online Store and click on the link.
Search for the AKC Certified Pedigrees, which should be prominently displayed on the page. Click on Order Now below its description.
On the following page, select between a regular certificate or a framed certificate. Click on the Next button. This will display a Log In dialog box. Select and click on Continue as Guest.
Click on Add to Cart on the next page. This will display a dialog box requesting the registration number and dog name. Provide the information and click on Next to verify if the dog is AKC registered.
