can you name some programs that take place here?
Yes, the  AKC National Championship, Canine Good Citizen Program and others.
American Kennel Club
The AKC also offers the Canine Good Citizen program. This program tests dogs of any breed (including mixed breed) or type, registered or not, for basic behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public and living at home.

Another AKC affiliate is AKC Reunite, formerly AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), founded in 1995, which is North America's largest not-for-profit pet ID and recovery service.
when is a staffordshire bull terrier fully grown UNANSWERABLE what is staffordshire bull terrier? It is a British breed of short-haired terrier of medium size. can you describe its features? It is a stocky, muscular and unusually strong small to medium-sized dog that stands at the shoulder. It has a broad chest, strong shoulders, well-boned wide-set legs, a medium length tail that is carried low and a broad head with a short muzzle; its ears fold over at the tips and are not cropped. what kind of attitude does this breed display? They are considered loyal, courageous and affectionate, and are among the dog breeds recommended by the KC as suitable for families. They have a reputation for pugnaciousness, and when challenged by another dog it is characteristic of them to not back away. where did they originate from? The Stafford was developed in what was then considered the "black country" of Staffordshire and northern parts of Birmingham. what conditions are considered good for its health? UNANSWERABLE how is it recognised globally? It is recognised in the breed registries of various other kennel clubs, including the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the American Kennel Club, Australian National Kennel Council, Canadian Kennel Club, Irish Kennel Club, New Zealand Kennel Club, and the United Kennel Club in the United States. what are the other types of these breed? In the UK, American Pit Bull Terriers are sometimes advertised as Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers when was the first mentioned club formed? The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884.
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American Kennel Club [SEP] Other programs
The AKC also offers the Canine Good Citizen program. This program tests dogs of any breed (including mixed breed) or type, registered or not, for basic behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public and living at home. Another AKC affiliate is AKC Reunite, formerly AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), founded in 1995, which is North America's largest not-for-profit pet ID and recovery service. Another AKC affiliate is the AKC Humane Fund, which supports breed rescue activities, assists shelters that permit domestic violence victims to bring their pets and educates dog lovers about responsible dog ownership.