The AKC Museum of the Dog preserves, interprets, and celebrates the role of dogs in society and educates the public about the human-canine bond through its collection of art and exhibits that inspire engagement with dogs.

The permanent collection of the museum is one of the finest and largest collections of canine-related fine art and artifacts in the world. It comprises paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, ceramics and bronzes. Additionally, objects such as trophies, collars and other dog-related works are included in the collection. While the museum collection is particularly deep in depictions of Mastiffs, Bulldogs, Great Danes, and German Shepherd Dogs, most breeds are represented in the collection but may not be on display. Much of the collection is photographed and can be accessed through their website