Frequently Asked Questions

Go to AKC! You can also check the parent club for the breed (for example, the German Shepherd Dog Club of America) or try breed rescues.

Shreveport Kennel Club does not offer any classes. Check with Longview Kennel Club or other area clubs.

The official term for dog shows is conformation...

To compete in an AKC Conformation show, your dog must be:

• Six months or older on the day of the show
• Recognized breed by the AKC
• Registered with the AKC
• NOT spayed or neutered
• No disqualifying faults, as stated by their breed’s parent organization
• In sound health and up-to-date on vaccinations

But just because your dog is eligible, doesn't mean you SHOULD. Contact us if you are interested in showing and need more information than the AKC website can provide.

Go to AKC!

Connect with local clubs, like Red River Obedience Training Club, Paw Prints Agility, and the dock diving space in Carthage, Texas. Follow East Texas Dog Activities on Facebook. And of course, check out the AKC website! It truly has everything.

As wonderful as your pup might be, Shreveport Kennel Club will NOT assist with this. If you are interested in breeding, please do your homework on the AKC website and decide whether you SHOULD breed your dog. More than likely, the answer is no.