AKC has different registration programs. If you have one of the following, please click the dropdown next to Registration number (2nd field in All about your dog) type to choose that type of registration for your dog:

In most cases, you must have an AKC number (one of the above) or AKC litter number to register for an AKC event, such as a Hunting Test or Field Trial. However, AKC allows you to enter an event with some Foreign Registry registration numbers, as long as you apply for an AKC number within 30 days of the test or trial date.

Note: You cannot register for an AKC Hunt Test or Field Trial with a NAVHDA registration number. You must register your dog with the AKC and have an AKC number before entering an AKC event. Use the Open Registration form.

From the Regulations for AKC® Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds:

Section 4. Entry Requirements. Hunting tests shall be open to all Pointing Breeds six months of age or over on the first day of the event that have been individually registered with AKC or individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration. A dog with an AKC Limited Registration shall be eligible to be entered in licensed or member Field Trials and/or Hunting Tests. A dog can only enter a given testing level (Junior, Senior and Master) one time per event.

A dog that is individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration may be entered in licensed or member hunting tests that are held not later than 30 days after the date of the first licensed or member hunting test in which the dog was entered, but only provided that the AKC litter registration number of the individual foreign registration number and the name of the country of birth are shown on the entry form, and provided further that the same name, which in the case of an imported dog must be the name on the foreign registration, is used for the dog each time.

Hunting Tests are also open to pointing breeds enrolled in the Foundation Stock Services (FSS) program that have been granted approval to participate in Pointing Breed Hunting Tests.

Dogs from eligible breeds that have been granted Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL, formerly known as ILP), limited registration, conditional registration and spayed or neutered dogs, shall be eligible to enter in Pointing Breed Hunting Tests.

A national specialty club can apply to hold a hunting test open only to its own breed in conjunction with its national specialty show.

If your puppy doesn't have its AKC number yet, you can use the Litter number to register your puppy for an event at PerfDog.

Here are direct links to AKC information about Special Registries. You can call AKC at 919-233-9767 if you have specific questions.

Approved Foreign and Domestic registries: https://www.akc.org/rules/special-registry-services/#foreign

Special Registry Services: https://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/GASPEC.pdf

Special Registry Services FAQ: https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/contact/answer_center/special_registry.cfm?sso=rel

NAVHDA: https://images.akc.org/pdf/events/hunting_tests/pointing_breeds/NAVHDA.pdf (use Open Registration form)