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10 – November/December, 2025

By Tom Grabe

My good friend from out west called me the other day, and the discussion turned to the current state of affairs with dog shows and the AKC. My friend’s a smart guy, and a really successful businessman. During our discussion, he started referring to the clubs as franchises. I quickly corrected him, and said the clubs are independent entities operating within AKC’s rules and regulations. He said, “Sure.” The response dripped with sarcasm.

So, I started thinking, “Is the AKC a franchise system, or something similar?”

The American Kennel Club likes to call itself a “club of clubs.” It’s a tidy phrase that sounds grassroots and democratic—local people, local clubs, all working together under one proud banner. But lately, the AKC behaves less like a federation and more like a franchisor.

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10 – November/December, 2025

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