Frequently Asked Questions

Should I keep a copy of the response I got back from you?
Yes. This response will tell us the date and time your entry was received by us. If we need to look up your entry, we need that information to narrow down the receipt time. This is also proof that we received your entry.

I did not get a response to my email entry. What happened?
Check the email address on your entry. If it is not absolutely correct, the automatic confirmation cannot be sent back to you.

Can I bring my dog to the dog show?
Sorry, AKC rules do not allow unentered dogs. You will have enough to do, talking to handlers and breeders, without having to worry that your dog may be bothering another dog, or making it misbehave!

Where do I find the times for the dogs I want to see?
Click on "Shows", then choose the show you want to go to. Schedules are posted about a week and a half before the show. Next click on "Judging Program". If you scroll down to the bottom of that page, you will find the breeds listed alphabetically.

Can I put entries in by phone?
Yes you can. There is an additional fee of $5.00 per dog per show. Just give us a call, and have your dog's AKC number and entry information at hand.

How can I make a last minute entry?
Fill out an entry form and fax us the front and back. The fax number is (323) 727-2949. Put your MasterCard, Visa, or American Express number either on the entry or on a cover sheet. If you put it on the entry, be sure to put it either next to the name of the show, or on the Junior Showmanship line (if you do not have a Junior entry) or on the Agent line (if you do not have an agent). Numbers put on the very top or bottom of the entry can be cut off by the fax margins. Next, fax us both the front and the back of the entry. If you use the entry blank from the middle of your premium list, you get a front and a back on a piece of paper 8 1/2" x 11". After you fax, please give us a call to confirm receipt. At that time we can tell if we need any additional information or if its not clear. There is an additional fee of $4.00 per dog per show, but there is no set-up fee and you do not need to call before you fax. Entries must be received before the published closing date/time (usually at noon, on Wednesday, two and a half weeks before the show). Closing dates are listed on the website, under Shows/club you want to enter/Premium List.

What time are dogs being judged?
To find out when dogs will be judged at any show, please click on Shows, choose the show you would like to attend (shows over a weekend will have a listing for each day), and click on "Judging Program". All of the shows at this time are one day shows, so all breeds will be shown each day. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find an alphabetized list of breeds, with rings and times. Schedules are posted about a week before the show.

What dog show classes are offered?
To learn which dog show classes usually offered at our shows, download Classification (PDF document). For AKC's description of classes, please visit www.akc.org (PDF document).

What do the markings mean in the catalogs online?
Download our Dog Show Legend (PDF document) for an explanation of the abbreviations and markings.

Where can I find results for a show?
Results for each show can be found under Shows, click the show you want, click Catalog, then click on your breed. Each show is listed separately. For results from a show no longer listed on our website visit www.akc.org.

Where can I find information for vendors?
Download Vendor Information (MS Word document) for information about vending at our shows.

Where can I find a dog club or a match?
Look under Clubs for dates of upcoming matches and club meetings.