Become An AKKPS Member
The AKKPS Membership is composed of KuneKune Owners, Breeders and Enthusiasts.
Please allow 3 business for application processing once an application has been submitted. Upon processing, a Welcome Email will be sent with AKKPS Member Portal Instructions.
The yearly AKKPS dues of $65 include all registration related items as well as Member Services Benefits.
Yearly dues are from anniversary date to anniversary date NOT by calendar year.
AKKPS Yearly Dues INCLUDE all registration related item with the exception of DNA through UC Davis and the required pigs ID Method.
Dues may be paid via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or Check by US Mail
The AKKPS requires a current AKKPS Membership to complete all types of registration related items as well as access Members Only Information through the AKKPS Member Portal.
AKKPS Member Portal
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME USING THE NEW AKKPS MEMBER PORATAL, PLEASE USE THE CREATE A NEW MEMBER ACCOUNT IN THE MEMBER PORTAL LINK BELOW
AKKPS Contract - For Purchasing AKKPS Registered KuneKunes
Printable PDF Contract for use when purchasing an AKKPS Registered KuneKune.
The AKKPS Strongly encourages the use of a contract when purchasing KuneKunes.
* AKKPS Members can apply for a custom contract in the Members Only Section of their AKKPS Member Portal.
Society Reminders
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The April2026 Monthly Eblast was emailed on 4/15/26 to all members. Please email akkpsbod@akkps.org if you did not receive an email. Please check your spam and junk folders.
- The AKKPS will host a sanctioned show June 6, 2026. More info can be found under the show tab on the akkps.org website.
AKKPS Merch
New AKKPS Merch has been added to the AKKPS Store and there is still more to come! Check it out!
The AKKPS is adding a wide variety of AKKPS-branded items for purchase and AKKPS Member Giveaways, including whiteboards, Post-it® notes, signs, headlamps, multi-tools, weather stations, stickers, measuring tapes, shirts, sweatshirts, totes, hats, and more. New items will be added each month.
To make ordering easier than ever, AKKPS will now be using Shopify for merch orders, member giveaways and show sponsorships.
Current AKKPS Registration Process Timing
MONDAY 8/10/26
11:00 am EST
In an effort to keep members updated on the current processing time for submitted registrations, the AKKPS will post the PROCESSED THROUGH date for all registration items several times a week.
The AKKPS Registrar has a 4 week processing time allowance from the time the members submits a registration related to the AKKPS Registrar.
Please note printed mailed registrations are processed and mailed once a month around 1st of each month.
Registration by AKKPS Member Time Frames Allowed
FULL REGISTRATION
Seller has 10 weeks from new owners possession of the pig to submit registration to the AKKPS Registrar
TRANSFERS
Full/Companion Animals/Animals for Harvest
Seller has 4 weeks from new owner possession of the pig to submit transfer to the AKKPS Registrar
Non Member Duplicate Pedigree Request
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Non AKKPS Members - Please use the following link to request a duplicate emailed pedigree certificate ($0) or a mailed certificate ($5). An invoice will be sent via PayPal or mailing instructions will be sent for payment by check for Mailed Pedigree Certificates. Please allow up to 2 weeks to process.
- AKKPS Members - Please do NOT use this form - Duplicate Pedigree Certificates can be printed when logged into the AKKPS Member Portal Under My Animals on the animals information page. Mailed Certificated can be requested through the AKKPS Member Portal.
AKKPS Registration Guidelines
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ONLY THE BREEDER/FARM OF A LITTER CAN LITTER NOTIFY AND FULLY REGISTER A PIG FROM THE LITTER. THE NEW OWNER OF A PIG CAN NOT LITTER NOTIFY OR FULLY REGISTER A PIG.
- THE BREEDER MUST OWN THE AKKPS REGISTERED SOW AT THE TIME OF FARROWING AND THE BOAR MUST BE AKKPS REGISTERED.
- Litter Notification Application (AKKPS Member Portal and emailed back to you immediately)
- Apply ID Method to pig - Member chooses method and purchases method (see help guide section for more info)
- Microchip
- Ear Tag
- Tattoo
- DNA - Parentage Verification Submission using information from the Litter Notification (applied for using UC Davis and takes 15 days from receipt at lab)
- Apply for Full Registration once the DNA report is returned via email from UC Davis to the member (AKKPS Member Portal)
- AKKPS Registrar Processes the Full Registration Application (can take up to 4 weeks) and an emailed pedigree is sent to the owner of the pig designated in the Full Registration Application
Registration Stats
Stats For Calendar Year 2026 as of 7/16/26
- Full Registrations 896
- Litter Notifications 655
- Dual Registrations 12
- Transfers / Companion Animals Registrations / Animal for Harvest Registrations 700
Stats For Calendar Year 2025
- Full Registrations 2055
- Litter Notifications 1368
- Dual Registrations 77
- Transfers / Companion Animals Registrations / Animal for Harvest Registrations 1757
Stats For Calendar Year 2024
- Full Registrations 2587
- Litter Notifications 1738
- Dual Registrations 235
- Transfers / Companion Animals Registrations / Animal for Harvest Registrations 1915
Stats For Calendar Year 2023
- Full Registrations 3427
- Litter Notifications 1872
- Dual Registrations 534
- Transfers / Companion Animals Registrations / Animal for Harvest Registrations 1821
Registration Guidelines & Steps
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Full Registration
- Companion Animal Registration
- Animal for Harvest Registration
- Change of Animal Status
Dual Registration Guidelines
Registering an animal with AKKPS using another approved registries full registration certificate
Buyers Registration Help Plan / Step Plan
This plan is used when an animal is sold AKKPS registered and the seller does not follow through on the registration of the animal.
AKKPS Sample Contract
The AKKPS encourages all buyers and sellers to use a contract when acquiring a new KuneKune.
Below is a printable contract.
A Buyers Guide to Purchasing an AKKPS Registered KuneKune
A guide to help buyers have a successful AKKPS registered KuneKune purchasing experience.