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American Field and UKC: A New Future!

UKC Upland Program Overview

Effective, September 1, 2021, UKC officially acquired American Field Publishing Company / Field Dog Stud Book. Field Dog Stud Book, maintained for over a century by American Field Publishing Company, is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States. The American Field name has been synonymous with excellence in pointing dog field trial events since 1874. Together, the rich history, heritage, and shared belief in furthering Dogs That Do More will benefit breeders, owners, handlers and dogs of the UKC & American Field community.

As an official sporting program within UKC, the American Field name, mission, and Field Dog Stud Book pedigree database will be carefully managed for the continued betterment of field trial dogs. UKC is committed to the American Field legacy, community, and all hunters, breeders, clubs, associations, and participants.

What Does This Mean?

  • UKC oversees all American Field-style field trials as of Setpember 1, 2021.
  • UKC is the registry for Field Dog Stud Book certified pedigrees as of September 1, 2021 with another major development announced January 1, 2024. Read the announcement.
  • UKC publishes the UKC Field Newsletter with field trial ads, results, and essential field trial info monthly as of February 2022. Subscribe online.
  • UKC's relaunch of the print magazine, American Field Sportsman's Journal, occurs in spring 2025!

Learn more and subscribe to the American Field Sportsman's Journal today!