For the second year in a row, Golden Retriever 'Squeeze' and owner Sharri Sibert took home the top prize at the AKC Obedience Classic.

Labrador Retriever "Bea," owned by Buddy Niner, wins the 2025 AKC Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.

Golden Retriever "Syd" is the 2025 winner of the AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine excellence in the Exemplary Companion category.

Before "Good Boy" hits theaters, learn about the smallest of the AKC retrievers

Over 137 dog and handler teams competed in the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship at Purina Farms in Missouri, but only one was the overall Champion.

Over 683 dog and handler teams competed in the 2025 AKC Rally National Championship at Purina Farms in Missouri, but only one was the overall Champion.

Meet the winners of the 2024 AKC Obedience Classic that bested 266 dogs in four different obedience classes: Masters, Utility, Open, and Novice.

Labrador Retriever 'Rosco' is the 2024 winner of the Uniformed Service K-9 Award for Canine Excellence. He is one of five extraordinary ACE winners.

The Poodle's fluffed and coiffed coat, coupled with the breed's spirited intelligence, and passion for a good swim explains the Poodle's popularity.

Ellie Dalton, 11, competed at the AKC Rally National Championship with Golden Retriever "Ben," the Franklin Township Police Therapy Dog.

Being a pro athlete on the Olympic world stage is no small feat, and can be very stressful. Luckily, 'Beacon' the Golden Retriever has been a huge support.

Golden Retriever 'Mila' is the oldest dog competing in AKC's National Obedience Championship, but her enthusiasm and energy is still going strong.

Finding a dog for your family is a hard decision. Why not consider the Labrador Retriever, one of the most popular breeds in the US?

It's difficult to choose the right pet for your family. Why not consider the Golden Retriever, one of America's most popular breeds?

"Boom" the Golden Retriever is the oldest dog competing at the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic, and this fun-loving girl is nowhere near ready to retire.

"Queue" is an electronic detection K-9 Lab with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. She helps convict child abusers and traffickers as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit.

Kori Bevis is no newcomer to the sport of Obedience, and she's no stranger to taking home championships with her dogs, like her Golden Retriever, Baker.

After nearly two full days of competition between more than 100 dogs, one Golden Retriever came out on top: "Baker" handled by Korin Bevis.

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