XKD Certified
XKD evaluates the knowledge and responsibility of the human behind the record while keeping the animal's comfort, safety, and welfare at the center of the process.
Online Pet Registry
XKD vs AKC and CKC
Every companion counts. XKD.org takes a broader, more modern approach to pet identity, certification, records, and community.
Every companion counts
The whole animal world
Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, exotics, hybrids, and farm companions all have a place on XKD.
Individual identity
XKD centers on the individual animal and the people responsible for its care.
Information worth sharing
Profiles, certificates, XKD numbers, and care records help information travel with the pet.
A Different Kind of Registry
Anyone who has ever opened their heart to an animal knows that companionship is about more than papers or pedigrees. It is about the pet who greets you every day, the animal who becomes family, and the bond that makes every companion unique. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and Continental Kennel Club (CKC) are established organizations best known for dog registration, breed records, pedigrees, and breeder services. XKD takes a broader, more modern approach: it gives every pet a verified identity, an official certificate, and a digital profile worth sharing.
XKD centers on the individual animal and the people responsible for its care.
XKD.org is built for your unique pet!
Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotics, ferrets, hybrids, and many more species can all have a place on XKD.
| AKC and CKC | XKD.org |
|---|---|
| Primarily focused on dog breeds, pedigrees, and kennel-club registration. | Designed for individual pets, owners, breeders, identification, and ongoing records. |
| Works within each organization's breed and registration standards. | Welcomes family pets, exotics, hybrids, mixed breeds, and a giant species list. |
| Produces traditional registration records and pedigree documentation. | Creates digital pet profiles, certificates, XKD numbers, and shareable records. |
| Primarily associated with dogs and recognized breeds. | Built around the belief that every companion deserves recognition. |
Cruelty-Free Certification
XKD certification is designed around the owner or breeder - not stressful, invasive, or harmful procedures involving the animal. Its certification quizzes focus on responsible ownership, animal welfare, nutrition, veterinary care, safety, identification, ethical breeding, genetics, socialization, and lifelong responsibility.
Passing XKD certification represents a meaningful commitment to responsible care and animal welfare. It is not a claim that an animal is purebred, a guarantee of health, government licensing, or automatic breeding approval. That clarity is part of what makes XKD different.
Clear Expectations
XKD certification is a commitment to responsible care. It is not a claim of purebred status, a health guarantee, government licensing, or automatic breeding approval.
A Giant Species List for Everyone
XKD opens the door far beyond traditional dog registries. Its extensive species catalog gives owners a natural place to register animals that may not fit comfortably into conventional breed-based systems. That can include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, miniature pigs, goats, horses, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, raccoons, foxes, servals, savannah cats, wolfdog hybrids, and many other extraordinary companions.
Pets can be organized under broad categories such as Family Pet, Exotic, or Hybrid, allowing owners to describe their animals as they truly are instead of forcing them into a category designed for something else.
XKD Certification
More Than a Listing
With XKD, a pet receives more than a name in a database. Owners can create a public profile featuring photos, identifying markings, milestones, status information, and an official XKD number.
- Digital pet profiles that are easy to share.
- Official certificates connected to the pet's XKD record.
- Public XKD-number verification for added confidence.
- Weight tracking, vet visits, vaccine reminders, and health history.
- Microchip records and identification details.
- Lost-pet tools and printable lost-pet flyers.
- Pet transfers, friendships, moderated messaging, and sharing tools.
- Memorial and deceased-pet profiles that preserve a pet's story.
Thoughtful breeders
Built for Modern Breeders
XKD gives breeders tools that extend beyond registration paperwork. Pet Breeder accounts can organize litters, record sire and dam information, connect littermates, manage waitlists, and provide new owners with a clearer record when a pet goes home.
The result is a smoother handoff and a stronger continuity of care. A breeder can begin the record, and the new owner can continue building it throughout the pet's life.
Can XKD Be Used With AKC or CKC?
Yes. XKD and traditional kennel-club registration can serve different purposes. AKC or CKC documentation may be important for breed history, pedigree, registration, or show-related needs. XKD adds a living digital identity, welfare-centered certification, shareable profiles, care records, privacy controls, and tools designed around the individual pet.
