AKC

Question 1

What does the AKC call the identification number assigned to each person or firm at the first use of the AKC’s registration or fulfillment system?

Answer 1

Customer number

Question 2

Who may judge at an AKC Sanctioned Match?

Answer 2

Anyone in good standing with The American Kennel Club may be approved to judge at a Sanctioned Match, with the exception of the Match Secretary.

Question 3

Name the AKC department that specializes in handling anything outside the normal domestic registration; e.g., Foreign Applications, Open Registry, and Special Litters.

Answer 3

Special Registry Services

Question 4

What is the national database service maintained by the American Kennel Club dedicated to the identification of lost pets through a permanent identification (microchip or tattoo) recorded with the service?

Answer 4

Companion Animal Recovery program (or C.A.R)

Question 5

How many AKC Plan OA Sanctioned Matches must a club hold before being considered for Licensed status?

Answer 5

A club must hold at least two matches of this type, not less than six months apart, which are considered “qualifying” by The American Kennel Club

Question 6

Name the group of three independent individuals, appointed by the AKC Board of Directors, who conduct a hearing on specific charges to determine whether or not an individual should be suspended.

Answer 6

Trial Board

Question 7

Define: Appeal

Answer 7

A request to either nullify or reduce the length of a suspension and/or fine imposed.

Question 8

Name the department formed at the AKC to handle questions and problems that come from the show group of customers of the AKC.

Answer 8

Special Services

Question 9

How many years does an AKC Board of Directors member serve?

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

Name the group of 13 individuals elected by AKC Delegates to govern the AKC.

Answer 10

Board of Directors

Question 11

When was the American Kennel Club founded?

Answer 11

1884

Question 12

Define: Care and conditions

Answer 12

The minimum standard, set by the AKC, that individuals must maintain for their animals and facilities.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the AKC Plan A Sanctioned Match?

Answer 13

The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of the clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of a Dog Show.

Question 14

Name the AKC Procedure whereby an individual may be suspended from any or all AKC privileges and/or fined for violations of rules and regulations.

Answer 14

Discipline

Question 15

Are premium lists required for an AKC Plan OB Sanctioned Match?

Answer 15

Premium Lists are not required for a Plan OB Sanctioned Match but any flyer or handbill should contain all of the information that a prospective exhibitor would require to enter

Question 16

What are the 3 designations that a club must progress through as part of the AKC approval process?

Answer 16

Sanctioned (new), Licensed, and Member.

Question 17

What was the Breed Registry whose Stud Book became the basis for the AKC Stud Book?

Answer 17

The North American Kennel Club

Question 18

What are registry organizations whose pedigrees are accepted by AKC registration for imported dogs.

Answer 18

Foreign Dog Registries

Question 19

Define: DNA test

Answer 19

A test to determine identity and/or verify parentage. Results must be processed by an AKC-approved facility to be accepted by AKC.

Question 20

What is the largest of the dog-recording organizations in the United States?

Answer 20

The American Kennel Club (AKC)

Question 21

Who may NOT judge at an AKC Sanctioned Match?

Answer 21

Any individual whose AKC privileges have been suspended, any individual whose AKC judging privileges have been rescinded, or the Match Secretary.

Question 22

What do you call a member of a club who is a representative to the AKC.

Answer 22

Delegate

Question 23

If you use microchip identification, you must have a microchip scanner on your premises if you have how many dogs over 6 months of age.

Answer 23

20 or more

Question 24

What is the purpose of the AKC Plan OA Sanctioned Match?

Answer 24

The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of an Obedience Trial.

Question 25

When did the American Kennel Club publish it’s first comprehensive volume on purebred dogs?

Answer 25

1929

Question 26

Name the AKC form completed by pet shops and brokers to indicate those approved to sign AKC applications for the firm.

Answer 26

Signature Authorization Form

Question 27

How many times does the AKC Board of Directors meet each year?

Answer 27

8 times

Question 28

What are the organizations approved to hold events under AKC rules and regulations

Answer 28

Clubs

Question 29

The specific and general powers of the AKC Board of Directors are described in what document?

Answer 29

AKC Bylaws

Question 30

Define: Speedy discipline

Answer 30

A Board action, whereby, when an individual does not contest his/her suspension, he/she is suspended without benefit of trial.

Question 31

How many AKC Plan A Sanctioned Matches must a club hold before being considered for Licensed status?

Answer 31

A club must hold at least two matches of this type, not less than six months apart, which are considered “qualifying” by The American Kennel Club