AKC Museum of the Dog

The AKC Museum of the Dog houses one of the world's most extensive collections of canine-related fine art, including rare bronze sculptures, ceramics, and oil paintings by masters like Sir Edwin Landseer. While the museum feels like a dedicated sanctuary for dog lovers today, it operates as a sophisticated subsidiary of the American Kennel Club, the primary registry for purebred dogs in the United States. The institution serves as a historical repository, preserving the legacy of the human-canine bond through centuries of artistic representation. You will find works that date back to the late nineteenth century, capturing the era when the American Kennel Club itself was first established.