Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence.  In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.

Getting puppies and dogs transported to far flung destinations has been particularly challenging since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most airlines have completely halted shipping of pets in cargo. The risk of an animal getting stranded if a flight is cancelled or changed is too great. However, most airlines do allow pets under a […]

One of these things is not like the others, goes that classic Sesame Street song. And in the Sporting Group, that applies to the Irish Water Spaniel. Despite the spaniel affiliation mentioned in its very name, this versatile, water-loving bird dog is historically a retriever (though it can take part in AKC flushing spaniel tests). […]

Few aspects of pet ownership are as stressful as transporting an injured dog to the hospital. Whether your pup has been hit by a car, attacked by another animal, or has eaten something harmful, providing him with immediate medical care is crucial for a good prognosis. Getting him to the hospital, however, is easier said […]

If you build it, they will come ...—well, it’s not quite exactly the dialogue in the movie Field of Dreams (“If you build it, he will come”), but there are parallels. In 1991, two men had the dream to build a place in Grand Junction, Tennessee, to house a National Bird Dog Museum, Field Trial […]

We have our third group victor at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This is the second year in a row that a Standard Poodle has won their group. Flame the Poodle takes the Non-Sporting Group and will continue onto tomorrow night’s Best in Show competition. Is the Poodle the right breed for you? […]

There's a reason why the AKC divides its breeds into seven groups. That reason is a mixture of tradition and breed function. But why?

There is more to the Bichon Frise than meets the eye. Here are some facts you might not know.

GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]

The biggest Conformation event of the year is here, and the results are out! See the group winners of the 2024 AKC National Championship.

The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 202 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties.  The varieties are by size, color or group.   The varieties are marked by **(Revised 1/01/25) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]

The National Owner-Handler Series celebrates dogs shown that are owned and handled by the same person. See the group winners and Best in Show.

Sandi Lyon was presented with the 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Margaux Bouviers at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality […]

The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Windfall Adesa 3 Wire Winter @ Emerald Mtn CD RN FDC CGC, a Bernese Mountain Dog known affectionately as “Ulli” owned and handled by Beth Dennehy and bred by Kris Hayko and Michael Knicely D.V.M. The 2024 NOHS Finals Best […]

Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as "Digger" triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National...

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 139 dogs this past weekend at the first AKC RACH Invitational. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational […]

Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as “Digger” triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Digger,” owned and bred by Kay Canaan of Gaffney, […]

An active junior handler from Arizona, Ruby Kaufax turns twelve in November and has already overcome serious health issues to remain competitive with...